Activities Director Job at The Pearl at Jamestown, Blue Ridge, GA

  • The Pearl at Jamestown
  • Blue Ridge, GA

Job Description

Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director)

The Lodge at Blue Ridge is seeking a Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team! The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to Executive Director.

Activities Director

The Program and Outreach Director is responsible for developing, leading and overseeing a resident centered activities and outreach program that promotes and integrates the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy to incorporate wellness in all aspects of the seniors' lives we serve. Ensuring all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual) are incorporated into the services we provide and embrace. Responsibilities include but not limited to assisting in recruiting, hiring and training of the Assistant Program and Outreach Director.

Resident Care

Activities Director

Participates in the Personalized Service Plans (PSP)

Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident

Ensure a variety of appropriate and personalized activities which incorporates all dimensions wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation

Maintains the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook which includes tracking daily which residents exhibit interest and participate in which activities. Do it daily!

Use the resident's demographic profile information to organize small groups or clubs that address those similar needs and preferences in a small group/club setting

Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action

Assist residents to and from activity room(s) when necessary

In memory care assist the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assist with engagement

Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts

Schedules, communicates, assist with facilitation and records monthly resident Council

Education/Experience/Licensure-Certification

Activities Director

Education: Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or other course of study that relates to service to the elderly, preferred.

1 – 3 years' experience in senior living/skilled nursing activity & event planning which may include moderate to large event planning responsibilities outside the senior living industry

Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities

Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred

Physical Requirements

In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk:

Hours at one time: 0 - 2

Total hours/ day: 4 – 6

In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit:

Hours at one time: 0 - 2

Total hours/ day: 2 – 4

In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive:

30-60 minutes, 1 - 2 times a week

Associate will support / assist: (Maximum lbs.)

Frequency: 50 lbs.

Occasionally: 150 lbs.

Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs.)

Frequency: 40 lbs.

Occasionally: 70 lbs.

Height of lift: 3 – 4 feet

Distance of carry: 30 yards

Associate will use hands for repetitive:

Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation

Associate should be able to:

Bend: Frequently

Squat: Frequently

Kneel: Frequently

Climb: Frequently

Reach: Occasionally, 3 feet

Job Tags

Afternoon shift

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