Activities Director

About the Role

The Program and Outreach Director is responsible for developing, leading, and overseeing a resident-centered activities and outreach program that promotes and integrates the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy to incorporate wellness in all aspects of the seniors’ lives served. This role ensures all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual) are incorporated into the services provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training the Assistant Program and Outreach Director.
• Participate in Personalized Service Plans (PSP) and refer to the Resident Profile for every new resident.
• Ensure a variety of appropriate and personalized activities, incorporating all dimensions of wellness, are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation.
• Maintain the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook, tracking daily resident participation and interests.
• Use resident demographic profiles to organize small groups or clubs addressing similar needs and preferences.
• Recognize resident changes in condition and take appropriate action.
• Assist residents to and from activity rooms, including memory care activities such as Life Skills and other enriching routines.
• Maintain an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs, and crafts.
• Schedule, communicate, assist with facilitation, and record monthly Resident Council meetings.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience in senior living/skilled nursing activity and event planning, including moderate to large event planning responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge and experience in the Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred.

Physical Requirements

• In an 8-hour workday, may stand/walk: 4–6 hours total (0–2 hours at a time).
• In an 8-hour workday, may sit: 2–4 hours total (0–2 hours at a time).
• May drive 30–60 minutes, 1–2 times per week.
• Support/assist: up to 50 lbs. occasionally; up to 150 lbs. with assistance.
• Lift/carry: up to 40 lbs. occasionally; up to 70 lbs. with assistance (height of lift: 3–4 feet; distance of carry: 30 yards).
• Use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing; occasional reaching (up to 3 feet).