Activities Director

Description Lakeview Estates is seeking a Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team! The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to 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 embrace. Responsibilities include but 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) Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident Ensure a variety of appropriate and personalized activities which incorporates all dimensions 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! Use the resident's demographic profile information to organize small groups or clubs that address those similar needs and preferences in a small group/club setting Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action Assist residents to and from activity room (s) when necessary In memory care assist the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assist with engagement Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts Schedules, communicates, assist 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, associate may stand / walk: Hours at one time: 0 - 2 Total hours/ day: 4 - 6 In An 8 Hour Workday, Associate May Sit Hours at one time: 0 - 2 Total hours/ day: 2 - 4 In An 8 Hour Workday, Associate May Drive 30-60 minutes, 1 - 2 times a week Associate will support / assist: (Maximum lbs.) Frequency: 50 lbs. Occasionally: 150 lbs. Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs.) Frequency: 40 lbs. Occasionally: 70 lbs. Height of lift: 3 - 4 feet Distance of carry: 30 yards Associate Will Use Hands For Repetitive Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation Associate Should Be Able To Bend: Frequently Squat: Frequently Kneel: Frequently Climb:Frequently Reach:Occasionally, 3 feet #J-18808-Ljbffr