Programs/Activity Director

We believe great people make great companies and our success in in hiring those people. As a WellQuest Living employee, you will be a part of a team that makes a valued difference in the lives of our residents every day. We are looking to hire a Programs/Activity Director to join our Minden team.

• The Programs Director is responsible for all resident activities and excursions for both independent and assisted living residents at a WellQuest Living community.
• The Programs Director is responsible for all programming, organizing, scheduling, budgeting, promotion, facilitating and directing the overall operations of the activities and excursions.
• Excursions are to be modeled after a "cruise ship" excursion program and do not include trips such as doctor visits, shopping trips, church attendance, and other regularly scheduled departures from the community for which the community provides transportation.
• All responsibilities must be completed in accordance with current standards, guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Executive Director to assure that an on-going program of activities, excursions and events are designed to meet the interests, desires and needs of the residents.
• Hire, evaluate, coordinate, monitor performance, and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Primary responsibility is to provide an interesting, creative, and rewarding social atmosphere throughout the property and promote resident participation through regularly scheduled high
• quality activities, excursions, special events, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions, establishment of clubs, games, art and creativity opportunities, educational classes and other such activities.
• Ensure activities and events acknowledge and meet the cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity and interests of the residents.
• Ensure that the department is staffed and activities and/or excursions are planned seven days a week.
• Create, develop, promote, coordinate, schedule, administer and attend two excursions per calendar week. The expectation is one excursion will occur on a weekday and the other will occur on a weekend date. There shall be no less than eight (8) excursions per calendar month.
• Create, develop, promote, coordinate, plan and attend all Special Events held at or hosted by the Community.
• Actively encourage resident participation in all excursions, special events and activities. As directed, plan, schedule, prepare and conduct staff in-services.
• Possess the ability, licensure and willingness to drive community's vehicles. Coordinate and schedule transportation needs of the residents. Schedule community drivers to meet these needs, if applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring the community's vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and as needed.
• Monitor compliance with Department's budget through the effective and timely completion of Monthly Spend Downs.
• Ensure all necessary vendor/entertainer check requests are completed accurately and timely and in accordance with all company policies and procedures. This includes the timely and accurate completion of W-9 submissions from the vendor/entertainer.
• Develop, implement and manage a "New Resident Welcome" program at the community.

Ensure that a Resident Council Meeting is held each month.

Education & Experience:

• Must have one (1) year of experience in conducting group activities and be knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs, supervising other employees and in training volunteers.

These requirements may be waived if an exception to this requirement is made by the licensing agency upon the community's written presentation of a satisfactory alternative plan. Prefer one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Skills:

Mathematical Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations for preparing pricing and producing reports.

Reasoning Skills:

Understand complex issues and ability to carry out plan of action on own initiative. Oral/Written Communication Skills Demonstrates sound communications skills, both verbally and written in dealing with residents, staff, families, visitors and vendors. Must be able to speak, read and write English.

Equipment Used:

Be proficient in basic office equipment (including a personal computer) for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.

Physical Effort:

Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test result not more than 6 months prior or seven (7) days after employment. Be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. Assist in loading and un-loading of residents into property's vehicle/van. Be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. Will require physically assisting residents during activities.

Personal Characteristics:

Displays sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their familie s.

Working Conditions:

Well-lighted, safe office with appropriate ventilation and temperature levels. Will be working in all resident care areas of the facility. Will accompany residents on outings outside of the property.

Other:

(As required by Title 22) Employee must pass a criminal record clearance prior to beginning work in the community. Employee must possess current first aid training. Employee must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00

• $68,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person