Activity Director

Pines Senior Living is a leading Senior Housing Company dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences for seniors in multiple states, Texas, South Carolina and Florida areas. We offer a range of independent living, assisted living, and memory care services designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation makes us a preferred choice for seniors and their families.

CORE VALUES

1. Proactive and Gritty - We have perseverance and passion to accomplish long-term goals. Although intense when needed, our real strength comes from our stamina.

2. Flexibility - We are here to serve with custom-tailored solutions. We are proud to represent a diverse group of clients.

3. Radically Candid - Saying what we think with caring intentions helps identify and solve issues quickly. Debate, decide, commit, and execute with excellence.

Natural; inherent to our organization

1. Proactive and Gritty – We have perseverance and passion to accomplish long-term goals. Although intense when needed, our real strength comes from our stamina.

2. Flexibility – We are here to serve with custom-tailored solutions. We are proud to represent a diverse group of clients.

3. Radically Candid – Saying what we think with caring intentions helps identify and solve issues quickly. Debate, decide, commit, and execute with excellence.

SUMMARY

The Activity Director is responsible for organizing, planning, facilitating and directing the overall operations of the Life Enrichment Department in accordance with current standards, guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the General Manager to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychological well- being of each resident. The Activity Director is also responsible for developing wellness programs for families to meet their identified needs and conducting staff in-services. Hire, evaluate, coordinate, monitor performance, and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy. Responsible for the life enrichment programming for Independent Living. Make recommendations to the General Manager with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations

Reports to: General Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of the position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

1. Primary responsibility is to provide a creative social atmosphere throughout the property and promote resident and family participation through regularly scheduled events, activities, special programs and guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions.

2. Coordinate and attend all special functions and activity programs for major Holidays.

3. Ensure activities and events acknowledge and meet the cultural, religious and ethnic diversity and interests of the residents and their families.

4. Personally meet with each new resident within thirty (30) days of move-in to ensure completion of a move-in evaluation

5. Understand and ensure compliance with all Federal (Title 22), FHA and state regulations concerning the department.

6. Actively encourage resident participation in all activities.

7. Actively engage in residents’ activities through personally leading activities no less than ten (10) hours per week.

8. Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance and supervise department staff in accordance with company policy and department budget. Make recommendations to the General Manager with respect to staff evaluations, merit pay increases, reprimands, disciplinary actions and terminations.

9. Monitor compliance with Department’s budget through the effective and timely completion of Monthly Spend Downs.

10. Ensure compliance with all of company’s policy and procedures for proper use of Petty Cash in conjunction with performance of job duties.

11. Ensure all necessary vendor/entertainer check requests are completed accurately and timely and in accordance with all company policies and procedures. This includes the timely and accurate completion of W-9 submissions from the vendor/entertainer.

12. As directed, plan, schedule, prepare and conduct staff in-services.

13. Coordinate transportation needs of the residents and maintain transportation schedule for all events, activities and appointments.

14. Follow standards set forth in the move-in packet/interventions

15. Possess the ability, license and willingness to drive community vehicle.

16. Ensure knowledge remains current regarding senior activities through completion of continuing education courses and networking opportunities with other community professionals.

17. Actively be involved in programming in Independent Living

18. Support the General Manager in referral source development efforts, work cooperatively with and assist with marketing events held at the community to build the census of the property.

19. Develop, implement and manage a “New Resident Welcome” program at the community.

20. Develop, implement and manage a “Resident Birthday” program at the community.

21. Develop, recruit, manage and schedule Community Volunteers. Complete and maintain all required logs and paperwork associated with the Community’s Volunteer Program.

22.Ensure that a Resident Council Meeting is held each month.

23. Accurately and timely Performance of all clerical work connected with the position (e.g., Monthly Activity Calendar, Community Newsletter).

24. Assist with set-up of special events.

25. Aid in community marketing effort through demonstrated proficiency and willingness to conduct community tours, participation in all required marketing events and through positive/friendly interaction with all potential residents, family members and referral sources.

26. Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during employee absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties.

27. Participate in daily “Stand-Up” and/or other meetings to communicate key issues within the department.

28. Obtain and maintain all state required certifications/licenses.

29. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.

30. Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.

31. Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.

32. Perform other duties consistent with position as assigned by the General Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience: Prefer at least two-years of college coursework. Prefer one (1) year experience directing an activity program in a long-term care setting. Prefer education and experience with residents/patients with Alzheimer’s’ or Dementia / Memory Related disorders

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations for preparing reports.

Reasoning Skills: Understand complex issues and ability to carry out plan of action on own initiative. Oral/Written Communication Skills: Demonstrates sound communications skills, both verbally and

written in dealing with residents, staff, families, visitors and physicians. Must be able to speak, read and write English.

Equipment Used: Be proficient in basic office equipment (including a personal computer, desktop applications, mobile applications, mobile (smart) devices, and phone systems) for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.

Physical Effort: Be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. Will require physically assisting residents during activities.

Personal Characteristics: Displays sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.

Working Conditions: Well-lighted, safe office with appropriate ventilation and temperature levels. Will be working in all resident care areas of the facility. Will accompany residents on outings outside of the property. Minimum Age: Due to auto carrier’s restrictions, must be at least twenty-one (21)

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Supervises: Activities Assistant

Supervised by: General Manager