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Phoenix Senior Living · 2 hours ago

Activities Director

Hopkinsville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Phoenix Senior Living is seeking an Activities Director to develop and oversee resident-centered activities and outreach programs. The role focuses on promoting wellness across various dimensions of seniors’ lives and includes responsibilities such as recruiting and training staff, maintaining activity schedules, and ensuring personalized resident care.

Health CareNon ProfitProfessional ServicesRetirement

Responsibilities

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

Assisting in recruiting, hiring and training of the Assistant Program and Outreach Director

Participating in the Personalized Service Plans (PSP)

Referring to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident

Ensuring a variety of appropriate and personalized activities which incorporates all dimensions wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation

Maintaining the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook which includes tracking daily which residents exhibit interest and participate in which activities

Using the resident’s demographic profile information to organize small groups or clubs that address those similar needs and preferences in a small group/club setting

Understanding the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action

Assisting residents to and from activity room (s) when necessary

In memory care assist the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assist with engagement

Assisting in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts

Scheduling, communicating, assisting with facilitation and records monthly resident Council

Qualification

Event planningLeadershipSenior living experienceDementia care knowledgeHuman Resources AdministrationGerontologyBusiness Administration

Required

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

In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk: Hours at one time: 0 - 2, Total hours/ day: 4 – 6

In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit: Hours at one time: 0 - 2, Total hours/ day: 2 – 4

In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive: 30-60 minutes, 1 - 2 times a week

Associate will support / assist: (Maximum lbs.) Frequency: 50 lbs

Occasionally: 150 lbs

Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs.) Frequency: 40 lbs

Occasionally: 70 lbs

Height of lift: 3 – 4 feet

Distance of carry: 30 yards

Associate will use hands for repetitive: Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation