What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Phoenix Senior Living?
The Pearl at Dallas is seeking an Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team!
The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to Executive Director.
PURPOSE
Activities Director
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
Activities Director
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
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE-CERTIFICATION
Activities Director
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