The Manager of Activities is responsible for planning, directing, and carrying out with his/her staff and volunteers a schedule of meaningful activities which reflect resident preferences for social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual desires and encourages socialization.

Living Well Group is a dynamic organization with a mission of promoting conscious aging for our residents at each of our two locations across Vermont.

We are committed to providing a positive work environment. We also offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay based on experience, and health/dental/vision insurance, company paid HRA and 401k Savings Plan for full-time employees. Come join our team!

Position Expectations:

• Interviews potential candidates to work as Activity Coordinator Schedules his/her own work time as well as Activity Aides.
• Works with Director of Finance on Activities budget and manages the Activity department.
• Meet with new residents and/or responsible parties to obtain pertinent information regarding the resident’s interests, skills, hobbies, and capabilities. Develops an activity plan with each resident, documents plan and progress notes per applicable standards, regulations, and facility policy. Participates in Care Planning
• Provides a variety of activities which provide social and intellectual stimulation, entertainment, relaxation, physical activity, and an opportunity to express creativity. Makes activities available to all residents, subject to their limitations.
• Leads and assists volunteers at group activities. Calls bingo, shows movies, leads discussions, study groups, planning sessions, crafts, exercise classes, gardening groups, cooking and baking activities and group games.
• Posts a monthly calendar of group activities and keeps calendar up to date, posting changes as far in advance as they are known.
• Conducts individual activities at appropriate times, avoiding interference with personal care, meals, and visitors. Individual activities are held to complement rather that replace group activities.
• Evaluates each resident’s behavior during activities (group and individual) and reports unusual observations to the Nursing Department.
• Does preparation work for activities. Involves residents with preparation work as much as possible.
• Complies with safety regulations and policies, ensures safety of those residents attending group or individual activities.
• Takes inventory of activity supplies and equipment, maintains that inventory and supplies in an orderly fashion, plans purchases in advance according to budget.
• May assist residents to and from activities.
• Recruits, orients, and trains volunteers. Acts as liaison between volunteers and staff. Greets and assists volunteers at the facility and keeps records of volunteer hours.
• Maintains Ethan Allen Residence Facebook social media page. Weekly postings of activities schedule, kitchen menu, and any facility updates.
• Keeps track of resident funds used for private purchases. Submits that information to the Administrator on a monthly basis.
• Performs other duties as required to meet Department goals or as directed by the Administrator.

Must be able to cover for staff if unable to come into work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you received COVID 19 vaccination?

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, VT 05408: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person