Overview
The Retreat at Dalton is seeking an Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team. The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to the Executive Director.
Job Purpose
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 served. All dimensions—emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual—are incorporated into the services provided. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in recruiting, hiring, and training of the Assistant Program and Outreach Director.
Responsibilities
- Participate in Personalized Service Plans (PSP) and refer to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident.
- Ensure a variety of appropriate and personalized activities that incorporate all dimensions of wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation.
- Maintain the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook and track 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.
- Recognize resident changes in condition and take 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 meetings.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology, or a related course of study that relates to service to the elderly (preferred).
- 1–3 years’ experience in senior living or skilled nursing activity and event planning, which may include moderate to large event planning responsibilities outside the senior living industry.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Knowledge and experience in the Assisted Living industry and Dementia care (preferred).
Physical Requirements
- Stand/walk: 0–2 hours at a time, 4–6 hours total per day.
- Sit: 0–2 hours at a time, 2–4 hours total per day.
- Drive: 30–60 minutes, 1–2 times a week.
- Lift/carry: up to 50 lbs. frequently; up to 150 lbs. occasionally.
- Lift/carry maximum weights: up to 40 lbs. frequently; up to 70 lbs. occasionally.
- Height of lift: 3–4 feet.
- Distance of carry: 30 yards.
- Use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb, and reach: bend, squat, kneel, and climb frequently; reach occasionally, 3 feet.