Fountain Square of Lompoc Activity Director in Lompoc, CA | 1275461943

Verified Pay check_circle	$18 - $20 per hour
Hours	Full-time
Location	Lompoc, California

Job Description

Activity Director
Fountain Square of Lompoc is looking for an Activities Assistant. If you love Assisted Living and have a heart for seniors, we'd love to meet you!

About the Job:
This position plans and implements a well- rounded and stimulating program of activities for seniors that fosters a positive atmosphere and meets the spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual, and social needs of residents both inside and outside the Community.
We are a small, assisted living community conveniently located in Lompoc, California.

The Activities Director will be responsible for Organization of planned Activities.
Conducting planned Activities.
Evaluation of planned Activities.
Should have at least 6 months experience in organizing and providing planned group activities.

Primary Essential Job Duties:

Support mission, vision and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership.
Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons.
Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments; by furnishing support; by taking initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and compliments all other Community positions.
Able to maintain work pace appropriate to given workload. Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.
Supervise activities/transportation staff, if applicable; provide training; set and adjust rates of pay and hours of work; provide performance feedback both informally and formally; recognize both appropriate and inappropriate behaviors and performance (provide rewards and discipline); apportions work among subordinate if applicable.
Develop, organize, plan, implement and evaluate a well rounded and stimulating holistic activity program, which addresses the needs and limitations of residents.
Assess the needs of the residents. Observes when a resident's needs have changed and create an activity plan to encompass the changes.
Implement Life Enrichment portion of Memory Care Program when working with memory care residents.
Maintaining interior space so that the resident can wander freely and safely.
Drive Community van; Assist residents entering and exiting van.
Attend weekly department head meeting.
Participate in new hire orientation program and other regular associate meetings or functions.
Conduct/Attend monthly resident meeting
Decorate for holidays and special occasions and assure community is always appropriately decorated.
Conduct memorial services.
Write and edit the monthly newsletter.
Make and post daily announcements.
Make weekly bulletins for residents.
Design and post creative monthly bulletin boards and activities calendar.
Lead large group activities, e.g. discussion groups, sing-alongs, exercise classes.
Arrange for appropriate entertainment for residents.
Assist residents with gardening projects.
Instruct residents on arts and crafts projects.

Added Responsibilities:

Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
Perform other related assignments as required.
Conduct tours.
Assist Community Relations Director with large community events.
Perform special projects as requested by supervisor.
Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.
Be familiar with Tharon LLC Senior Living Policies & Procedures Manual and Fountain Square of Lompoc LLC Senior Living Policies Associate Handbook.
Be familiar with Memory Care program manual.
Be available for weekend coverage and on-call emergency situations on a rotating basis.

Accountabilities:

Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor, customers and peers and use it to improve performance.
Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality.
Respect Resident's Rights.
Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.
Stay within budgetary guidelines.

Job Qualifications:

A minimum of one year experience in working with older adults.
At least 18 years old, or older if required per the state regulations.
Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards seniors.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle challenging situations with patience and professionalism.
Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
Ability to adapt to changing needs and situations in a fast-paced environment.
Must be reliable and punctual.

Effort:

Maintain mental alertness, attention, and concentration for necessary periods.
Apply common sense understanding and carry out instructions (Written, oral or diagrammatic).
Adapt to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards.
Regularly required to sit and talk or listen.
Able to stand, stoop and bend frequently, lift up to 75 pounds and push up to 75 pounds. Also, must have the ability to talk, hear, sit, use hands and fingers, handle/feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust the focus of the eyes.
Possess adequate physical stamina to move freely about the Community and assist residents where needed, including in emergency situations.

Working Conditions:

Must be willing and able to work required and scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, overtime and holidays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

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