What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Arbor Springs West Des Moines?
Overview
Arbor Springs is a 56-bed Senior Living Community located in Des Moines, IA. Arbor Springs provides a serene setting and compassionate care to our senior living and memory care residents. At Arbor Springs we are dedicated to Enhancing Quality of Life.
The Arbor Springs Resident Care Team is devoted to providing innovative and exceptional care in a safe and therapeutic environment. Above all, we truly value that both the resident and our staff are treated with dignity and respect, always going that extra mile to ensure a positive environment. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life?
General Purpose
The Activities Director / Community Life Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for the Activities and Recreation operations including developing and leading a successful, engaging resident centered activity and volunteer program for the whole full service Senior Living community.
Montessori
As a Montessori-Inspired Living® community, our employees will treat all with dignity, equality, and respect. Our Employees will follow the Lifestyle Pledge and Principals daily.
Members of our team Enjoy:
Arbor Springs is a 56-bed Senior Living Community located in Des Moines, IA. Arbor Springs provides a serene setting and compassionate care to our senior living and memory care residents. At Arbor Springs we are dedicated to Enhancing Quality of Life.
The Arbor Springs Resident Care Team is devoted to providing innovative and exceptional care in a safe and therapeutic environment. Above all, we truly value that both the resident and our staff are treated with dignity and respect, always going that extra mile to ensure a positive environment. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life?
General Purpose
The Activities Director / Community Life Director is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for the Activities and Recreation operations including developing and leading a successful, engaging resident centered activity and volunteer program for the whole full service Senior Living community.
Montessori
As a Montessori-Inspired Living® community, our employees will treat all with dignity, equality, and respect. Our Employees will follow the Lifestyle Pledge and Principals daily.
Members of our team Enjoy:
- Working with a highly engaged staff
- Healthy staffing levels
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth
- Competitive compensation
- College degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education, Marketing, Public Relations with two (2) years of experience OR
- Certified Activity Professional and (3-5) years experience preferably in assisted living, long term care or experience with seniors
- Two (2) years supervisory/management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Ability to lead, motivate team members and volunteers for their involvement in the social events and various activities
- Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles and interests
