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Vista Springs

Activity Director for Assisted Living

Vista Springs, Clarkston, Michigan, us, 48347

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Vista Springs Overview

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

encompasses 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" better captures the comprehensive nature of the initiatives we are aiming to enhance. This role 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. Responsibilities

Plan, schedule and implement quality activities Prepare the monthly activities calendar Update the activity board Maintain required files for life enrichment documentation Hire, train, schedule and maintain a qualified staff Recruit and coordinate volunteers Budget Current and new resident activity assessments Care plan for resident activity levels Create and maintain relationships with residents and their families Resident council meetings Schedule, plan and prepare for special events and resident outings Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Prepare the newsletter Purchase supplies as needed Thank you cards and other correspondence Ensuring equipment is functioning properly Mail delivery for resident banking services Community relations Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Director Orders flowers for new residents, birthdays, etc. 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, detail oriented, organized and follow through skills. Must have a high level of communication skills to interact with residents, families and staff. This job description portrays in general terms the duties and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way intended to limit management’s flexibility to assign work responsibilities.

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