Activity Director for Assisted Living

Vista Springs is looking for an individual to be part of our dynamic team. An individual who can fulfill our Community Members daily Lifestyles Experiences. The Director of Lifestyle Experiences encompass a broader range of daily activities, habits, and routines. Given our focus on both group and individual programs, as well as personalized lifestyle planning, "Lifestyle Experiences" might better capture the comprehensive nature of the initiatives we are aiming to enhance. This role(s) will focus on :

• Developing and implementing a diverse range of programs to engage our community members.
• Maximizing the use of Caremerge for better planning and communication.
• Personalizing lifestyle plans to cater to individual needs and preferences.

Working conditions : Full time

Monday- Friday (available Saturday and Sunday)

40 hours – 5 days a week (hours may vary)

10% travel required

Purpose :

To provide the best quality of life and engaging daily activities to residents as a group or on an individual basis. Meeting physically, socially, mentally, emotionally and spiritually and needs of the residents. Present a safe, positive, caring and professional image at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

In charge of the Life Engagement coordinators, assistants and volunteers.

Educational Requirements

Degree in Recreational Therapy, specialty courses certified locally and nationally and experience in long term care.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

Your state certification

Work Experience

Prior experience in planning and executing daily activities and long term care plans. Have had experience working and communicating with dementia, Alzheimer’s, handicapped patients and worked with a geriatric population. Supervisory experience a must.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with residents, staff, customers on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting. Must be able to speak, read and write using Basic English skills.

Physical Demands

Physical work may include lifting up to 50 lbs., stooping, pulling, carrying, twisting, bending, walking, pushing and standing to perform all aspects of the job on a day-to-day basis.

Additional Information

Must be able to work in a team player environment, multi-task, detailed orientated person, organized and follow through skills. Must have a high level of communication skills to interact with residents, families and staff.