Activities Director - Assisted Living and Memory Care

Aviva Valparaiso offers a new level of assisted living and memory care, combining lovely apartment homes with wonderful amenities, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and outstanding social and recreational events. Located in Valparaiso, IN, our 90-unit community is designed to provide a dignified and enjoyable lifestyle for our residents.

At Aviva Valparaiso, we understand the importance of creating an environment where residents feel comfortable, engaged, and cared for. Our beautifully appointed units, along with our dedicated and compassionate staff, ensure that each resident receives personalized care and support. Our vibrant community fosters connection and joy, making every day fulfilling.

We are seeking an energetic, personable, and capable Activity Director to lead this program. If you have the passion for enhancing the lives of seniors and the organizational ability and skills to make it happen, we encourage you to apply!

This is a salaried position that will require working flexible hours as needed and participating in a manager on duty rotation. Base salary (range is $42-45K) plus a potential bonus and a benefit package.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, promote, implement, coordinate, and evaluate programs of physical, spiritual, emotional, and social well-being for residents in all levels of care and for staff.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Supervise, schedule, and evaluate wellness and activities staff, including reviewing, revising, and approving activities schedules of all levels of care prior to their implementation.
• Provide supervision of volunteers ensuring safe work practices.
• Develop post and maintain a record of the monthly schedule of activities.
• Provide a timely and informative monthly newsletter.
• Ensure timely, safe, secure and dependable transportation services in support of the facility, department activities and Companion Services.
• Make reports and recommendations to the Executive Director as necessary or required concerning the operation of the department.
• Develop methods for coordination of the department’s services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Coordinate with other staff members in scheduling events and use of facilities.
• Serves on, participates in, and attends various committees of the facility, (e.g., Safety Committee) as required, and as appointed by the Executive Director.
• Develop and maintain a robust volunteer program to help assist with evening and weekend activities.
• Provide supervision of volunteers ensuring safe work practices.
• Utilize [life loop or touch town] to keep residents and families engaged. Offer training and assistance to families and residents who wish to utilize this interactive tool.
• In coordination with the marketing/sales department, develop and maintain an active social media presence for the community.
• In coordination with marketing/sales department host quarterly resident and family/friend events. [think paint & sip, tailgate for football season, etc.]

Qualifications, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One to two years of related work experience preferred
• SERVE Safe Certified (or able to achieve certification)
• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Ability to safely handle food in accordance with facility policies and procedures, as well as all state and federal regulations.
• Prefer ability to drive a van, valid driver’s license, good driving record to be able to take small outings when needed.

Full-time employees can take advantage of:

• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off accrued up to 15 days per year.
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance available
• Company matching 401k
• Available pay advance (daily pay)

Aviva Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.