Activity Director - Senior Living

We are dedicated to giving back and supporting our team members, local community, and others worldwide. Come join a team with (6) Industry Best of the Best Awards and help us put People First Always. Come see why Cascades Verdae is certified as a Great Place to Work! Now accepting applications for an Activity Director. This position is responsible for the cohesion and teamwork of the community to deliver outstanding customer service and develop an enriching community program
that integrates social events, outings, programs, and activities, with a multitude of choices, for the members of the campus. Prior management experience desired for this role.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Activity Director serves as a support to the care services members for day-to-day programming needs. The Activity Director is responsible for the cohesion and teamwork of the Life Enrichment Leaders to deliver outstanding customer service and develop an enriching community program for the members that integrates and meets their interests and needs into their daily routine. In order to meet the interests and needs of the members, the Activity Director shall assist in interviewing healthcare members to learn about their preferences, lifelong interests, favorite things, and daily routines. Under the leadership of the Healthcare Administrator, the Activity Director shall assist in the development and integration of social events, outings, programs, and activities, with a multitude of choices, for the members of the campus based on what they learn about members. The social/activities program shall be multifaceted and reflect groups’ and individuals’ interests and needs and provide programming that focuses on the six dimensions of wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational. The program shall be a well-tailored program that includes, but is not limited to, themed events, educational, opportunities, social functions, spiritual opportunities, day trips, cultural outings, lectures, informational meetings, and volunteer opportunities. The Activity Director shall collaborate with the Social Director to develop and continually update a file of resources available in the surrounding community to utilize and enhance the programming options available to members. The Activity Director shall also assist in the recruitment and placement of volunteers to assist in the delivery of programming campus wide.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Represents the campus in a positive manner while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for members and employees alike. Works within the campus programs to promote safety and the well-being of all members
and employees.
2. Upholds the Company’s Mission Statement.
3. Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to members and employees as confidential.
4. Supervises Life Enrichment Leaders. Also responsible for the training and onboarding for this position.
5. Meets and interviews new members and family members to learn of member preferences, lifelong interests, favorite things, and daily routines.
6. Develops relationships with organizations in the local community, including but not limited to, galleries, museums, theaters, acting groups, chamber of commerce, men’s clubs, and women’s clubs.
7. Leads and/or participates in scheduled activities, encourages member participation, tracks and maintains attendance, participation, and member satisfaction, utilizes input and suggestions from members and member families on how to improve activities, and provides alternate activities or confirms substitutes due to absence.
8. Assists in providing adaptations for members’ individual needs (environment accessibility, leadership techniques, and adaptations).
9. Responsible to set up on time and clean in a timely manner all areas utilized for activities and programming. Also maintains cleanliness of all areas designated as activities spaces, including storage closets and offices, as well as any common areas where activities will take or have taken place.
10. Communicates with the Concierge to assist members with sign-ups for transportation, activities, outings, and distribution of games, puzzles, etc.
11. With the assistance of the Life Enrichment Leaders recruits, organizes, trains, and supervises volunteers providing assistance with or conducting activities for the Healthcare Department.
11. Develops a plan to individually recognize members’ birthdays-cards, balloons, flowers, special dessert in the dining room, etc.
13. Prepares monthly calendar items that may include but is not limited to promotion of planned special activities and other matters of interest to the members.
14. Organizes, facilitates, supports, and assists in the operation of Member Council/Resident Council meetings.
15. Keeps an updated inventory of all equipment, supplies