Activity Director for an Senior Living - Lotus Village

We are looking for an experienced Activity Director for an Assisted Living in Cumming, GA. The Activity Director should have an outgoing, motivating and encouraging personality and experience working with the elderly and memory impaired residents.

Duties:

• Develop and promote an Activities Program designed to promote the residents’ active involvement with each other, their families, and the community providing social, physical, intellectual and recreational activities in a planned, coordinated and structured manner.
• Preparation of monthly community newsletter and monthly community activity calendar.
• Obtain a historical and interest profile for each resident.
• Develop and implement a volunteer program for resident activities.
• Contact caterers, entertainers, decorators and others to arrange for scheduled events.
• Facilitate socialization among residents.
• Chaperone activities outside the community.
• Actively work with marketing on combined events.
• Participate as directed in the leasing and marketing process for potential residents.
• Plan, coordinate and help implement decorating of the community for special events, seasons and holidays.
• Control expenses within approved budget.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff members
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices related to aging issues
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage a diverse range of activities
• Excellent time management skills to effectively schedule and coordinate activities
• Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with older adults
• Proficient in computer skills for record keeping and activity planning

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Over two (2) years’ experience.
• Must have experience toward the elderly.
• Must have an outgoing, motivating and encouraging personality.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.