Activities Director Job at Wisteria Place Assisted Living, Abilene, TX

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  • Wisteria Place Assisted Living
  • Abilene, TX

Job Description

Wisteria Place Assisted Living and Memory Care is currently seeking an Activities Director to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:

Celebration

Accountability

Passion for Learning

Love One Another

Intelligent Risk Taking

Customer Second (Employee First!)

Ownership

If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the

requirements below, then you should apply.

About the Opportunity

Works to create a multi-faceted daily/monthly calendar that is appropriate for all care levels and includes events that encourage resident individuality, participation, and leadership. Creates and maintains a diversified spectrum of community partnerships to provide residents with opportunities for volunteering, purposeful service, lifelong learning, involvement in

intergenerational programs, pursuing hobbies and forming/conducting their own resident-led activities.

  • Ensures that the activities program promotes a feeling of independence, a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment for residents.
  • Provides a well-balanced daily and monthly calendar of programs and events of interest to the residents. Routinely seeks and is open to resident feedback on activity likes/dislikes and on suggestions for future programs.
  • Establishes and maintains community partnerships to offer a wide variety of choices for residents and collaborates with other organizations/businesses to promote joint programming.
  • Provides opportunities for residents to engage in volunteer projects in the surrounding community.
  • Continually promotes and encourages resident participation in activities and events.
  • Leads activities and conducts programs in a timely manner.
  • Supports/encourages residents to take the lead on various activities to promote a sense of pride.
  • Continually promotes and encourages resident participation in activities and events. Seeks to find the motivation in each resident that will entice them to participate or be an active member in activities/events.
  • Ensures that activities supplies are ordered and available for use.
  • Monitors activities financial records, ensures administrative tasks are performed appropriately, such as completing financial statements, documenting volunteer information, etc.
  • If applicable, transports residents to various functions using company vehicles.

Critical Success Factors

  • Is energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, and imaginative.
  • Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and staff and be an effective, empathetic listener.
  • Demonstrates effective oral and written language skills.
  • Possesses knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
  • Must have strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize when necessary.
  • Has strong leadership skills, the ability to set goals and direct others to achievement.
  • Able to establish and develop new surrounding community partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in group socialization or recreational programs required.

• Previous management experience preferred.

• Valid driver’s license: must have clean driving record with no major violations.

• Activities Certificates / Degrees Preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Wisteria Place is the perfect place to jumpstart your career. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a change, our community is a truly outstanding workplace. From skilled clinical professionals to passionate chefs, we hire the best of the best to work in our dedicated senior living community in Abilene, Texas. We’re proud to recruit employees who are excited about the opportunity to become a part of a thriving and person-focused community. Join our local team of professionals today. Check out our job openings below and take the next step toward your dream career.
All employment decisions are made pursuant to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities consistent with federal, state or local laws. If you have a disability, which requires an accommodation in the application or interview process, please notify us in advance.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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