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Senior Lifestyle
Activities Director - Senior Home
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An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.
$56,446 / year median in Pennsylvania
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Company DescriptionDo you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible forplanning and leading daily programs and special events that enhance the lifestyle for residents and highlights the positive aspects of life at a Senior Lifestyle Community. This position requires an individual who:
Exhibits creativity, innovation and willing to try new thingsIs a source of positive energy and inspiration to the residents, families, and team membersIs capable of leading daily community programs independently with confidenceIs able to pivot in the event of an event no-show, cancelation or other unanticipated interruption to the scheduleIs able to create and nurture community at large partnerships to enhance life for the residentsThis position reports to the Executive Director and may be required to supervise other staff positions. Job DescriptionFoster a fun work environment centered around celebrating the lives of our residentsPlan and lead daily programs within the communityDevelop opportunities for team members from other departments to create and lead programs Plan and execute special events for residents in collaboration and partnership with the sales and marketing departmentsRecognize and honor the individuality, diversity, and spirituality of all residents when planning programs, events and holiday celebrationsDevelop rapport with residents to encourage participation in community programs and eventsAcknowledge, understand and promote the SLC wellness model by offering opportunities for residents to experience programming in 7 areas of wellness (physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, vocational, & environmental) Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events and newsletter that meets SLC program and brand standards by the first of each monthOrganize and lead trips outside the community to enhance the opportunities for residents to remain connected to the greater community Develop partnerships inside of and outside of the community to enhance program and event offeringsPromote the lifestyle at the community through an active social media presence and positive partnership with the sales and marketing departments Oversee the resident ambassador programSupport and participate in setting up the seasonal/holiday décor of the communityResponsible for keeping program flyers, bulletin boards and digital signs up to date and meeting SLC and Brand standards. Perform work tasks in a way that preserve each resident's dignity, privacy, and confidentialityResponsible for hiring, training, developing and mentoring dept employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle Corporation Human Resources guidelinesSecure and maintain all department equipment and suppliesManage the department budget and expensesDocument and maintain all records as required to effectively manage the department
Exhibits creativity, innovation and willing to try new thingsIs a source of positive energy and inspiration to the residents, families, and team membersIs capable of leading daily community programs independently with confidenceIs able to pivot in the event of an event no-show, cancelation or other unanticipated interruption to the scheduleIs able to create and nurture community at large partnerships to enhance life for the residentsThis position reports to the Executive Director and may be required to supervise other staff positions. Job DescriptionFoster a fun work environment centered around celebrating the lives of our residentsPlan and lead daily programs within the communityDevelop opportunities for team members from other departments to create and lead programs Plan and execute special events for residents in collaboration and partnership with the sales and marketing departmentsRecognize and honor the individuality, diversity, and spirituality of all residents when planning programs, events and holiday celebrationsDevelop rapport with residents to encourage participation in community programs and eventsAcknowledge, understand and promote the SLC wellness model by offering opportunities for residents to experience programming in 7 areas of wellness (physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, vocational, & environmental) Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events and newsletter that meets SLC program and brand standards by the first of each monthOrganize and lead trips outside the community to enhance the opportunities for residents to remain connected to the greater community Develop partnerships inside of and outside of the community to enhance program and event offeringsPromote the lifestyle at the community through an active social media presence and positive partnership with the sales and marketing departments Oversee the resident ambassador programSupport and participate in setting up the seasonal/holiday décor of the communityResponsible for keeping program flyers, bulletin boards and digital signs up to date and meeting SLC and Brand standards. Perform work tasks in a way that preserve each resident's dignity, privacy, and confidentialityResponsible for hiring, training, developing and mentoring dept employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle Corporation Human Resources guidelinesSecure and maintain all department equipment and suppliesManage the department budget and expensesDocument and maintain all records as required to effectively manage the department