What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director position at Whispering Winds?
Our Vision:
“To enhance the lives of seniors by creating a warm, safe, and welcoming home through intentional, compassionate, and respectful commitment to freedom of choice and holistic lifestyles, while promoting a sense of family."
Our Values:
Belonging – Integrity – Respect – Dedication
Elegant retirement community is seeking a full-time Activity Director. Plans, schedules, and directs activity programs and transportation services for independent, active seniors and residential care residents. Supervises activity personnel. Participates in facility management and marketing teams. Coordinates transportation services.
Whispering Winds offers a competitive benefit package. We offer medical and dental benefits after 60 days of full-time employment. We offer an employee wellness benefit bank that may be utilized for Costco memberships, bus passes, supplemental insurance, AAA memberships, and other facility approved wellness related programs. Whispering Winds also offers a great travel employee incentive! Eligible employees are entered to win a trip for 2 to awesome destinations such as Hawaii!!!
Criminal background check and illegal drug screening is mandatory. Reply with resume and cover letter.
Hires, trains, supervises and terminates as required, department employees under the guidelines of the facility policies and procedures as may be dictated in writing or through direct assignment by the General Manager.
Evaluates and counsels department employees on performance under the guidelines and time frames of the facility policies and procedures as may be dictated in writing or through direct assignment by the General Manager.
Prepares work schedules and ensures compliance for activity and transportation staff based on resident/facility needs and budgetary allowances. Maintains all schedule changes and keeps proposed and actual schedules on file for a minimum of 12 months.
Develops, implements and evaluates all areas of independent activity programs including but not limited to: in-house games, crafts, social functions, music and entertainment events, education programs, day trips, overnight trips, and participation in local community activities and events.
Develops, implements and evaluates all areas of residential care activity programs similar to or in conjunction with independent programs.
Prepares monthly calendar in a timely manner for approval by General Manager.
Oversees Gift Shop operation.
Oversees transportation program including scheduling vehicles, trips, appointments, and resident sign-ups. Reports vehicle status and needs to Maintenance.
Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of department budget
Provides orientation to new residents and ongoing information services to existing residents.
Participates in planning and implementation of marketing events.
Coordinates volunteer program for facility.
Participates in marketing programs, tours, and events.
Valid Drivers License and good driving record
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Based on Experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000