Activities Director - Assisted Living and Memory Care

Job Description

Job Description

At Aviva Glendale, we strive to make each day a joyful experience for our residents. Nestled in the Southwyck neighborhood of Toledo, Ohio, our community is designed to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents can truly thrive. We offer assisted living or short-term respite care, with services are customized to resident's specific needs and desires.

At Aviva, we understand the importance of creating an environment where residents feel comfortable, engaged, and cared for. Our beautifully appointed units, along with our dedicated and compassionate staff, ensure that each resident receives personalized care and support. Our vibrant community fosters connection and joy, making every day fulfilling.

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, personable, and capable Activity Director to lead this program. If you have the passion for enhancing the lives of seniors and the organizational ability and skills to make it happen, we encourage you to apply!

This is an hourly position that will require working flexible hours as needed and participating in a manager on duty rotation. Hourly range is $20-$25 depending on directly applicable experience and qualifications. This is a benefitted position that is part of the community leadership team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, promote, implement, coordinate, and evaluate programs of physical, spiritual, emotional, and social well-being for residents in all levels of care and for staff.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Supervise, schedule, and evaluate wellness and activities staff, including reviewing, revising, and approving activities schedules of all levels of care prior to their implementation.
• Provide supervision of volunteers ensuring safe work practices.
• Develop post and maintain a record of the monthly schedule of activities.
• Provide a timely and informative monthly newsletter.
• Ensure timely, safe, secure and dependable transportation services in support of the facility, department activities and Companion Services.
• Make reports and recommendations to the Executive Director as necessary or required concerning the operation of the department.
• Develop methods for coordination of the department’s services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Coordinate with other staff members in scheduling events and use of facilities.
• Serves on, participates in, and attends various committees of the facility, (e.g., Safety Committee) as required, and as appointed by the Executive Director.
• Develop and maintain a robust volunteer program to help assist with evening and weekend activities.
• Provide supervision of volunteers ensuring safe work practices.
• Utilize [life loop or touch town] to keep residents and families engaged. Offer training and assistance to families and residents who wish to utilize this interactive tool.
• In coordination with the marketing/sales department, develop and maintain an active social media presence for the community.
• In coordination with marketing/sales department host quarterly resident and family/friend events. [think paint & sip, tailgate for football season, etc.]

Qualifications, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required, applicable degree a plus.
• One to two years of related work experience required, more preferred
• SERVE Safe Certified (or able to achieve certification)
• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Ability to safely handle food in accordance with facility policies and procedures, as well as all state and federal regulations.
• Ability to drive a van and have a valid driver’s license and good driving record to be able to take small outings when needed.
• Computer, software, and office equipment experience to be able to create and manage activity calendars and support events and activities.

Full-time employees can take advantage of:

• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off accrued up to 15 days per year.
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance available
• Company matching 401k
• Available pay advance (daily pay)

Aviva Senior Living is designated a Great Place to Work and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.