Activities Director

Magnolia Court -

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Plan a program of activities for each month to meet the resident’s needs and   interests through a variety of recreational, religious, intellectual, and community activities. Activities should embody daily activities involving all 7 dimensions of wellness.
• Monthly calendars should be done in a professional manner, following company brand standards. There should be calendars for each level of care and they should be displayed and accessible throughout the community.
• Ensure department supervisors are communicated with 2-6 weeks prior to an event to help assist with resident engagement, set up and breakdown needs and staff engagement.   Use the monthly calendar of events to notify appropriate personnel of specific activities, which will occur during the month.
• Communicate to the dietary department a month prior for future food and beverage needs. Ensure appropriate form is filled out with necessary information.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, and organized activity room. Contact maintenance and   housekeeping personnel when repairs and / or upkeep is needed.
• Involve residents through an activities committee to help in activity programming. Working individually with resident to provide personal programs when needed.
• Provide or conduct daily exercises at recommended times tailored to individual and group needs.
• Establish and maintain religious involvement through bible studies and pastoral interaction (i.e., church services, personal visits, etc.)
• Work individually with residents to provide personalized programs in crafts, recreation, and hobbies.
• Coordinate and provide transportation (i.e., drive van or bus) to accommodate     weekly outings for recreation, shopping, banking, and doctor appointments.
• Create monthly decoration to capture the feel of the seasons and holidays.
• Evaluate program content quarterly to determine areas where improvements can be made. Confer with Executive Director on areas of change.
• Attend weekly special events meetings and communicate with appropriate departments when planning events that will take place in the community.
• As a department head, teach and attend appropriate in-service meetings in the community. Educate staff members on important of life enrichment in the resident’s lives.
• Plan and conduct special events to celebrate resident birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other special observances.
• Assess interests and needs of residents by working closely with residents and their     families and using interest forms.
• Provide and maintain photos of all special events, share with social media owner within the community.
• Maintain an activity attendance record to assist with the evaluation of the   activities program and to maximize resident participation.
• Develop and maintain a resource file of instructors, entertainers, community liaisons, tours, cultural events, sporting events, etc.
• Control the activities budget and utilize spend down to ensure expenses are in align with budget.
• Establish the departments need for volunteers. Interview, orient, train, and supervise activities volunteers and see that they receive recognition for their services.
• Perform all other related duties as directed by the Executive Director.
• Supervise, train and schedule activity assistant.

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