PruittHealth · 1 day ago
Activities Director Assisted Living
Marietta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPruittHealth is a company dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through quality care and activities. The Activities Director is responsible for designing and implementing recreational programs that promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents, while also managing staff and resources effectively.
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Responsibilities
Gathers information to design Recreation programs that meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident
Develops and provides individual and group activities for Residents that reflect interests of Residents, are offered at hours convenient to Residents (morning, afternoon, evening, weekend) that appeal to both men and women, take place in a variety of locations and include special seasonal events
Monthly activities calendar given to each Resident
Develops and implements effective procedures to ensure that all Residents are informed of upcoming activities
Develops and updates Recreation Services policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and mission of the facility
Participates in the development of the department budget. Provides relevant financial information to Administrator regarding department financial needs and status
Hires and retains qualified, competent staff to provide Recreation to attain or maintain highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well-being. Conducts interviews, provides regular performance reviews, takes appropriate job actions, reviews job actions taken by subordinates to assure that staff meet qualification and performance standards and can perform all essential functions of the job
Maintain current skills and knowledge through continuing education. Applies information to job responsibilities
Participates in fire and disaster drills. In event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure Resident safety
Plans and organizes Recreational Activities as follows: Monthly- Activities calendar for Residents. 'News & Views' Newsletter for the Residents, staff and waitlist. Schedule entertainment at Whitaker Glen (piano, singing groups, variety of musical entertainment) Schedule outings for the Residents (museums, plays, luncheons, tours, shopping) Planning calendar for activity assistant
Daily Encourages Residents to participate in activities. Checks on the Residents (by request) with daily phone calls
Weekly Schedule grocery shopping. Schedule regular shopping and banking trips (department stores, malls, etc.) Organize exercise program three days a week. Organize yoga class one day a week. Provide Residents with weekly schedule of events as well as reminder flyers/notices when needed. Supervise strength training program as needed. Schedule librarian two days a week
Bi-Weekly Organize Vesper services. Organize movies and provide snacks for Residents. Set-up bingo and provide prizes. Provide driver for trip to Walmart. Provide snacks and organize social hour for Residents to socialize
Supervises Activities Assistant and Fitness Instructor
General Plan and organize two travel trips a year (overnight trips with a chartered bus) Plan and organize annual Spring Fling event. Meet new Residents when they move in. Purchase supplies for Recreation Department as needed. (bingo prizes, movie snacks, games, art supplies, movies, books, decorations, etc.) Provide activities to promote socialization (yearly puzzle challenge, ice cream socials, Bingo, parties, movie night, vespers services, birthday dinner celebrations, entertainment, yearly Great Decisions class, presentations) Acts as Librarian between Whitaker Glen and Wake County Library
Qualification
Required
Assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the provision of a program of activities designed to meet the interests and enhance the functional abilities and self-esteem of each Resident
Manages employees to provide Recreation Services according to the facility's philosophy
In collaboration with the Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well-being
Gathers information to design Recreation programs that meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident
Develops and provides individual and group activities for Residents that reflect interests of Residents, are offered at hours convenient to Residents (morning, afternoon, evening, weekend) that appeal to both men and women, take place in a variety of locations and include special seasonal events
Develops and implements effective procedures to ensure that all Residents are informed of upcoming activities
Develops and updates Recreation Services policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and mission of the facility
Participates in the development of the department budget
Provides relevant financial information to Administrator regarding department financial needs and status
Hires and retains qualified, competent staff to provide Recreation to attain or maintain highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well-being
Conducts interviews, provides regular performance reviews, takes appropriate job actions, reviews job actions taken by subordinates to assure that staff meet qualification and performance standards and can perform all essential functions of the job
Maintain current skills and knowledge through continuing education
Applies information to job responsibilities
Participates in fire and disaster drills
In event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure Resident safety
Plans and organizes Recreational Activities as follows: Monthly Activities calendar for Residents, “News & Views” Newsletter for the Residents, staff and waitlist, Schedule entertainment at Whitaker Glen (piano, singing groups, variety of musical entertainment), Schedule outings for the Residents (museums, plays, luncheons, tours, shopping), Planning calendar for activity assistant
Encourages Residents to participate in activities
Checks on the Residents (by request) with daily phone calls
Schedule grocery shopping
Schedule regular shopping and banking trips (department stores, malls, etc.)
Organize exercise program three days a week
Organize yoga class one day a week
Provide Residents with weekly schedule of events as well as reminder flyers/notices when needed
Supervise strength training program as needed
Schedule librarian two days a week
Organize Vesper services
Organize movies and provide snacks for Residents
Set-up bingo and provide prizes
Provide driver for trip to Walmart
Provide snacks and organize social hour for Residents to socialize
Supervises Activities Assistant and Fitness Instructor
Plan and organize two travel trips a year (overnight trips with a chartered bus)
Plan and organize annual Spring Fling event
Meet new Residents when they move in
Purchase supplies for Recreation Department as needed
Provide activities to promote socialization (yearly puzzle challenge, ice cream socials, Bingo, parties, movie night, vespers services, birthday dinner celebrations, entertainment, yearly Great Decisions class, presentations)
Acts as Librarian between Whitaker Glen and Wake County Library
Minimum two (2) years college education with courses in recreation, education, social work, other behavioral sciences or clinical services
Two (2) years' experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, with one (1) year full-time employment in a resident activities program in a long term health care setting; or, One (1) year in a supervisory role within a recreation program
Eligible for certification as therapeutic Recreation Specialist or as an Activities professional by a recognized accrediting body
Preferred
Qualified as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant
Company
PruittHealth
PruittHealth is a Southeast regional leader in long-term health care.
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Chief Financial Officer
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