Activities Director

Description The Retreat at Canton is seeking a Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team! The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to the Executive Director.

PURPOSE

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 we serve. Ensuring all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual) are incorporated into the services we provide and embraced. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in recruiting, hiring and training of the Assistant Program and Outreach Director.

RESIDENT CARE

Participates in the Personalized Service Plans (PSP) Refs to the Resident Profile and addendum for each new resident Ensures a variety of appropriate and personalized activities that incorporate all dimensions of wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation Maintains the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook which includes tracking daily which residents exhibit interest and participate in which activities. Do it daily! Uses the resident’s demographic profile information to organize small groups or clubs that address similar needs and preferences in a small‑group/club setting Understands recognition of resident changes in condition and takes appropriate action Assists residents to and from activity rooms when necessary In memory care, assists the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life‑enriching activities and routine and assists with engagement Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts Schedules, communicates, assists with facilitation and records monthly resident Council

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE-CERTIFICATION

Education: Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or other course of study that relates to service to the elderly, preferred. 1–3 years’ experience in senior living/skilled nursing activity & event planning which may include moderate to large event planning responsibilities outside the senior living industry Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In an 8‑hour workday, may stand / walk: hours at one time: 0–2; total hours/day: 4–6 In an 8‑hour workday, may sit: hours at one time: 0–2; total hours/day: 2–4 In an 8‑hour workday, may drive: 30–60 minutes, 1–2 times a week Support / assist (maximum lbs.): frequency: 50 lbs.; occasionally: 150 lbs. Lift / carry (maximum lbs.): frequency: 40 lbs.; occasionally: 70 lbs.; height of lift: 3–4 feet; distance of carry: 30 yards Use hands for repetitive: simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation Should be able to: bend: frequently; squat: frequently; kneel: frequently; climb: frequently; reach: occasionally, 3 feet #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Senior Living