What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director position at Viva Senior Living At Harleysville?
POSITION TITLE: ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: Activities
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
- The essential functions of the job for the Activity Director, requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:
- Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
- Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
- Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
- In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather,
evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
- Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loved ones.
- Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Create an engaging, active, and home like atmosphere while planning, organizing, and implementing activities for the residents in accordance with Viva’s Senior Living’s philosophies to maximize resident adjustment, healthy lifestyle, and resident social satisfaction.
- Provides direction and oversight to the entire activities department.
- Plan, schedule, organize, direct, and conduct a variety of activities for the residents and their visiting family members or friends
- Plan trips outside of the community to meet the various needs of residents