Activity Director for Senior Living and Memory Care Facility

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: The Activity Director will directly report to and communicate with the Executive Director. The Activities Director will comply with established policies and procedures that may be imposed from time to time. The Activities Director shall be responsible for understanding the needs of the community. The Activities Director should create and direct a schedule of activities which are appropriate for the population, considering the demographics, interest level, abilities, and other factors with an overall goal to encourage and attain high resident participation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Planning daily activities on-site for residents experiencing multiple levels of cognitive and physical support.
• Planning activities off-site on a regular basis for residents experiencing multiple levels of cognitive and physical support.
• Maintaining an appropriate calendar of events and programs to meet the requests, needs, and interests of the residents monthly. This includes creating systems where active feedback is obtained from the community that provides direction to the activity schedule.
• Provide relevant educational information to the population we serve.
• Make routine health screenings available.
• Be aware of community resources (budget, supplies, etc.).
• Create and distribute newsletters on a monthly basis.
• Maintain community rooms (supplies, set-up, cleaning, etc.)
• Understand and work within the budget to order necessary supplies for activities. Track expenses and review for any overages.
• Instruct, inform, teach, coach and mentor caregiver staff regarding activity programming.
• Responsible for the utilization and location of the disaster plan/ emergency preparedness manual as well as emergency phone numbers including Executive Director, Leasing Consultant, Maintenance Director, Police, Fire Department, EMS etc.
• Coordinate and work with the Leasing Consultant and Executive Director to support visibility in the greater community.
• Meet/exceed established performance goals. Additional performance requirements may be communicated.

- Job Knowledge - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of his/her job processes and procedures. Efficiently use resources (including staff and management) to obtain additional knowledge.

- Cooperativeness -Demonstrate a 'can do' attitude by responding positively to instructions. Follow instructions and work harmoniously with others to complete the job or task.

- Commitment - Commit to his/her job and to the success of the company. Take initiative to offer ideas to improve processes or results.

- Safety - Maintain a safe workplace. Report all unsafe work conditions to the Executive Director. Follow and enforce all safety policies.

• Maximize cost efficiency and productivity in the use of all resources of the department and organization.
• Attend all required department events, staff meetings, and any other job-related functions.
• Attend and successfully completes all mandatory trainings.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other tasks as required.
• Ability to work with people with physical and mental disabilities including those using profanity, derogatory language and the like.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; labor management, scheduling, planning, assigning and directing work; receiving calls and finding replacements for absent staff; preparing performance evaluations; receiving and resolving employee complaints; monitoring and correcting job performance of employees; and disciplining employees up to and including discharge.

Requirements:

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in geriatric activity events and programming strongly preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain CDL/Chauffer’s License and have a clean driving record.
• Leadership experience strongly preferred.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Other Special Requirements:

• Tolerate potential exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
• Ability to travel as needed or assigned.

Ability Works Rehab Services is headquartered in Michigan, and has been successfully serving the needs of health care for over a decade.

Company Description

Ability Works Rehab Services is headquartered in Michigan, and has been successfully serving the needs of health care for over a decade.