Activities Director

The Neighborhood at Sheffield is seeking a Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team!

The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to Executive 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.

• Participates in the Personalized Service Plans (PSP)
• Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident
• Ensures 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 includes tracking daily which residents exhibit interest and participate in which activities. Do it daily!
• Uses 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 recognition of resident changes in condition and takes appropriate action
• Assists residents to and from activity room(s) when necessary
• In memory care assists residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assists with engagement
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts
• Schedules, communicates, assists with facilitation and records monthly resident Council

• 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.

Associate may stand / walk: hours at one time: 0–2; total hours/day: 4–6.
Associate may sit: hours at one time: 0–2; total hours/day: 2–4.
Associate may drive: 30–60 minutes, 1–2 times a week.
Maximum lift: 50 lbs. occasionally 150 lbs. Maximum carry: 40 lbs. occasionally 70 lbs. Height of lift: 3–4 feet; distance of carry: 30 yards.
Use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation.

Activities:

Bend frequently, squat frequently, kneel frequently, climb frequently, reach occasionally 3 feet.