Activities Director

Overview

The Pearl at Dallas is seeking an Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team. The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to the 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. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in recruiting, hiring and training of the Assistant Program and Outreach 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 incorporate all dimensions of wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation.
• Maintains the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook which tracks daily which residents exhibit interest and participate in which activities.
• Use the resident’s demographic profile information to organize small groups or clubs that address similar needs and preferences in a small group/club setting.
• Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition and takes appropriate action.
• Assist residents to and from activity rooms when necessary.
• In memory care, assist residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life-enriching activities and routines and assist with engagement.
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts.
• Schedule, communicate, assist with facilitation and record monthly resident Council.

• Education:
  
  Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or other related field; preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience in senior living/skilled nursing activity & event planning, including 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.

• 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.) 50 lbs. Occasionally: 150 lbs.
• Associate will lift/carry (Maximum lbs.) 40 lbs. Occasionally: 70 lbs. Height of lift: 3–4 feet. Distance of carry: 30 yards.
• Associate will use hands for repetitive tasks: simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation.
• Physical agility:
  Bend, Squat, Kneel, Climb frequently;
  Reach occasionally (up to 3 feet).