Activity Director-Windsor Gardens Memory Care - Goodworks Unlimited

Activity Director Memory Care M-F 8 hrs a day


Fundamental Purpose of the Job 

The Activities Director is responsible for the effective marketing of the facility, and for planning, coordinating and implementing appropriate activities for the residents of the facility. 

Essential Functions 

1. Organize and facilitate appropriate activities for both Lakeside's independent and semi-independent residents, based on their interests and abilities. This requires a minimum of two hands on activities per day. 

2. Maintain weekly participation log. 

3. Monitor and assume responsibility for facility's activities budget, staying within 

established guidelines. 

4. Plan and carry out special events for residents within the community and 

surrounding geographical area. 

5. Transport and/or arrange transportation for residents to their requested 

destinations. 

6. Develop monthly activities calendar, including scheduled trips to MDs, shopping, 

etc. and publish/post in advance. 

7. Complete weekly news article with supporting pictures for local newspapers; including McKenzie Banner, Dresden Enterprise, Carroll News Leader, and others as deemed appropriate. 

8. Complete monthly Bulletin Board and Residents Notice Board. 

9. Organize, monitor and facilitate special events decorations and season decorating 

of facility in cooperation with Housekeeping Services. 

10. Ensures protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and /or HIPAA regulations. 

11. Performs other duties as required/assigned. 

Physical 

Work requires little or no physical effort. Lifting or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) is intermittent (not a routine part of job) and secondary to the job. 

Non-Physical 

1. Education 

High School Diploma or equivalent. 

2. Experience 

Previous experience with presenting, organizing and providing recreational programs and activities. 

3. Special Skills 

Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Good relationship and management skills. 

Excellent organization skills and ability to effectively present a positive image to the community. 

4. Licensure, Registration, Certification 

Valid driver's license A/O Commercial or Endorsements as Required Auto Liability Insurance according to Company policy 

5. Tools/Equipment 

Computer Telephone Fax Copier 

Essential Job Knowledge 

Work requires intermediate knowledge of written grammar, spelling, punctuation, composition, and syntax, medical terminology, solving for unknowns within formulated guidelines or basic bookkeeping including making journal entries, balancing accounts, or simple accounting. 

Direct Inter-relationships: 

Residents 

Vendors 

Referral sources 

Families of residents Physicians 

Community agencies 

Business professionals 

Management company personnel Other Staff Members Visitors 

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