Summary of Duties

Plan, develop, and direct the overall operation of the activity department in accordance with regulatory guidelines and established policies and procedures and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of the Community.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.
• Develop assessments of the activity needs of each resident.
• Develop and maintain an activity schedule.
• Arrange transportation for field trips when necessary.
• Assist in making appointments for the resident as requested.
• Schedule activities for residents.
• Provide adaptive materials as needed to meet leisure needs.
• Assist residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc. as necessary.
• Make written and oral reports / recommendations to the Executive Director / Administrator of Hospitality Services concerning the operation of the activity department.
• Participate in Community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the residents and families.
• Assist in preparing and planning the activity department’s budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor and submits to the Executive Director / Administrator of Hospitality Services for review, recommendations, and approval.
• Assist in the development, administration, and coordination of departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop and grow the volunteer program for the facility.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Assist the Director of Marketing / Director of Admissions by answering general questions for potential residents and their families about the Community and its services.
• Collect and forward contact information for prospective residents and their families to the Director of Marketing / Director of Admissions.
• Provide tours of the Community with prospective residents and their families as required.
• Perform other duties, special projects, and additional responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Executive Director / Administrator of Hospitality Services.

Education and Experience

Experience in recreational and activities programs for older adults within the past 2 years required.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to walk, sit, and stand intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and / or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to work with hands and fingers throughout the workday.
• Must possess sight / hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Last updated : 2024-05-29