What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Five Star Senior Living?
The Opportunity
We are looking to add a Lifestyle 360 Director to our team. Lifestyle 360 is a holistic activities program for Seniors built around Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the five dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. The Lifestyle 360 Director will plan, schedule and implement an innovative, evidence-based activity program that will engage residents and incorporates the Five Dimensions of Wellness: Emotional Dimension- 5 days per week; Intellectual Dimension- 7 days per week; Physical Dimension- 7 days per week; Social Dimension- 7 days per week; Spiritual Dimension- 3 days per week.3
What You’ll Do
Project Management
- Plan, schedule and implement activity plans for the residents of the community.
- Organize, develop, plan and conduct outings that are of interest to residents based on findings from the 360 Associate team.
- Drives residents to and from scheduled outings and events using the community vehicle as needed.
Communication
- Develop and posts a comprehensive monthly calendar of events for the community. Calendar will be posted on a community bulletin board that is professional in appearance.
- Work with marketing, food service, administrative and other departments in the community to ensure quality resident programming.
What You’ll Bring
Experience & Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in human service or recreation therapy preferred.
- Licensed or registered, if applicable, by the state.
- Eligibility for state certification as an activity director preferred.
- Valid state Driver’s License or Chauffeur’s license as required by property and/or state.
- First Aid Certification desired.
- Experience working in a group setting with older adults is preferred.
- Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.