Activities Director Job at FiveStar Senior Living, Wilmington, NC

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  • FiveStar Senior Living
  • Wilmington, NC

Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Life Enrichment (Activities) Program Director is responsible for ensuring a well-rounded, evidence-based activities and recreation program for the residents in the community.

What You’ll Do:

  • Plans, schedules, and implements an innovative, evidence-based activity program, seven days per week, with at least five programs per day, including one evening program.
  • Collaborates with marketing, food service, administrative, and other departments to ensure quality resident programming.
  • Organizes and/or conducts outings of interest to residents, driving them to and from events using the community vehicle.
  • Promotes participation and individual resident interaction by understanding residents’ interests and tailoring programs accordingly.
  • Arranges religious observances and in-house services.
  • Coordinates the development and distribution of the in-house newsletter with input from residents, employees, and guests.
  • Assists in orienting new residents by introducing them to staff and other residents, providing tours, and inviting/escorting them to community programs and outings.
  • Communicates with families of new residents weekly for the first two months, then monthly.
  • Works with marketing/management to develop community outreach programs for resident involvement (e.g., schools, hospitals, nursing homes).
  • Provides information for the bi-monthly marketing press releases.
  • Conducts resident programming interviews to develop individualized programs and invites residents to those of interest.
  • Facilitates monthly resident community meetings.
  • Operates the department cost-effectively, adhering to budgeting guidelines and goals.
  • Leads an active network of volunteers.
  • Shows high-level skill in planning appropriate and innovative community programming.
  • Responsibilities include leadership, customer service, safety, resident care, and communication.


What You’ll Bring:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. Certified Activities Professional. Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or recreation therapy preferred.
  • Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
  • Must possess a valid State Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as mandated by community and state regulations.
  • Demonstrates effective time management skills.
  • Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and communicate appropriate activities that promote participation and enthusiasm among the residents.

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift,

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