Ellen's Home Retirement Community:

Germantown, WI

The Activities Director - is responsible for planning, organizing and directing activities that include, but are not limited to, social, spiritual and educational development as well as a variety of recreational activities in our Senior Living community.

Key responsibilities include: • Organize and direct an activities program that provides opportunities for socialization, exercise, relaxation, and entertainment, fulfilling basic psychological, social and spiritual needs of Senior Living residents. 

• Initiate and promote activities both inside and outside the community to stimulate and promote resident interest and general wellbeing; encourage resident involvement in planning activities.

• Encourage hobbies and craft activities among residents in groups or individually. 

• Arrange safe transportation and appropriate supervision for external activities.

 • Create and distribute a community monthly newsletter in accordance with company policy and in collaboration with the leadership team. 

• Transport residents via company vehicle or otherwise assist in the scheduling and transportation of residents to activity-related functions and/or physician appointments. • Organize welcome committee and resident orientation as necessary.

• Purchase and provide materials and supplies in keeping with department budget. 

• Assure that all staff and volunteers are properly oriented, trained and advised of company policy and procedures for resident activities

Qualifications: Be a minimum of 18 years of age. Have a high school diploma. Have a minimum of two years of experience working in an Senior Living/senior care environment. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Have the ability to complete and maintain CPR/First Aid certification and understand safety and infection control policies and procedures.