Activities Manager: Senior Living

Description

Activities Manager Job Description

Job Title: Activities Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

As the Activities Manager, reporting directly to the Executive Director you will support the community activities by planning, organizing and facilitating a program of activities, which include physical, emotional, educational, spiritual, and leisure stimulation for resident’s participation. Additionally, you will assist new residents with orientation and with support during the move-in process. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Plan, direct and implement a monthly program of activities for residents (physical, spiritual and cognitive), including parties for various occasions and holidays
• Initiate and direct daily activity programming, both within and outside the building including weekends and evenings
• Conduct and/or make arrangements for the implementation of programs by qualified staff or volunteers, when needed
• Develop and create a monthly calendar and/or newsletter 
• Facilitate the transport of residents to and from activity programs and prepare the area and equipment, as needed
• Schedule and/or arrange resident medical and activity transportation
• Manage the Activity department budget, ensuring reports and the budget aligns with the goals of the community
• Assess each residents’ activity needs upon admission, prepare and incorporate the activities goals into the residents’ plan of care
• Recruit, hire/select, and train volunteers
• Supervise, provide, and/or ensure of adequate supervision of all residents during activities
• Maintain inventory of all activity equipment and supplies
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance to the Company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct and applicable laws. 

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Requirements

Education 

Required – Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and a minimum of 4 year(s) related experience and/or training

Preferred – Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university and a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training 

Skills/Experience 

• CTRS certification a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain the proper license classification and endorsements necessary to operate a community vehicle (including a bus).
• Proven experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the best care possible.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 

Travel 

Travel is not required.

Physical Demands 

To excel in this role, it is crucial for the employee to be prepared for the possibility of working with residents who may exhibit disruptive behaviors, including verbal or physical contact issues. The physical demands outlined below are indicative of those essential for job performance, and reasonable accommodations can be arranged to facilitate individuals with disabilities in carrying out these vital functions. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will routinely engage in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, using hands to handle and feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. Additionally, there may be occasional requirements for crouching and lifting items weighing up to 50lbs. The employee's specific vision abilities should encompass the capacity to see both near and far distances.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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