Program and Outreach Director
Phoenix Senior Living, Blue Ridge, VA, United States
Job Type: Full-time
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.
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 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 are not limited to assisting in recruiting, hiring and training of the Assistant Program and Outreach Director.
Resident Care Responsibilities
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 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 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 rooms when necessary
In memory care assist the 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
Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE-CERTIFICATION
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: 0–2 hours at one time, 4–6 hours total per day.
May sit: 0–2 hours at one time, 2–4 hours total per day.
May drive: 30–60 minutes, 1–2 times a week.
Support/assist (Maximum lbs.): 50 lbs. frequently, 150 lbs. occasionally.
Lift/carry (Maximum lbs.): 40 lbs. frequently, 70 lbs. occasionally; height of lift 3–4 feet, distance of carry 30 yards.
Use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb frequently; reach occasionally up to 3 feet.
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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.
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 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 are not limited to assisting in recruiting, hiring and training of the Assistant Program and Outreach Director.
Resident Care Responsibilities
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 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 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 rooms when necessary
In memory care assist the 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
Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE-CERTIFICATION
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: 0–2 hours at one time, 4–6 hours total per day.
May sit: 0–2 hours at one time, 2–4 hours total per day.
May drive: 30–60 minutes, 1–2 times a week.
Support/assist (Maximum lbs.): 50 lbs. frequently, 150 lbs. occasionally.
Lift/carry (Maximum lbs.): 40 lbs. frequently, 70 lbs. occasionally; height of lift 3–4 feet, distance of carry 30 yards.
Use hands for repetitive simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb frequently; reach occasionally up to 3 feet.
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