Activities - Activities Director

Vivage Senior Living is recognized as a national leader driving high quality service for seniors, their families, and our employees. "Vivage” means "celebrating aging” inspiring our focus to create innovative and customer-driven models filled with personalized and meaningful living experiences. We are a senior health care, solution driven company servicing 30+ facilities in the state of Colorado.

                  WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU AS A VIVAGE EMPLOYEE?

• Competitive Salary 

• Flexible working hours

• Daily Pay Advance Option Available

• Holiday Pay (when working on a major holiday)

• Sick time pay accrual  

• Paid Time Off 

• Health, Dental, Vision, and More 

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Activities Director will assist in developing the resident activity programs of the community. Conduct activities in accordance with physician orders. Participate in the assessment process and resident care plan and maintain necessary required records and documentation. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activity Program Development Duties:             50% time

• Assist in organizing programs for group and individual activities based on residents individualized needs as identified in residents’ health-care plan

• Maintain a balance of recreational activities

• Help prepare monthly bulletin board indicating future activities, holiday themes, or picture review of past activities

• Participate in group activities that are scheduled to provide for maximum involvement by interested residents

• Participate in programs for improving skills and learning new ideas and techniques

• Responsible for transportation of residents within the community from one area to another area where activities may occur

• Help coordinate scheduled activities with other departments

Activity Program Reporting Duties:             30% time

• Communicate residents’ programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and community staff

• Record progress notes on resident’s activities and response of resident to activity program

• Assist in preparing Monthly Activities Calendars indicating scheduled activities and times for coming months which reflect interests identified by the comprehensive assessment, offer activities at hours convenient to the residents (morning, afternoon, some evening and some weekends), reflect the cultural and religious interests of the resident population, appeal to both men and women and all age groups, living in the community, take place in a variety of locations (i.e. indoor/outdoor and community based activities), and include seasonal and special events

• Review the activity supplies and equipment to ensure materials are available to residents

• Prepare monthly report on progress of activity program

• Participate in in-service program of the facility

Resident Care Duties:             20% time

• Record resident’s activity participation in resident’s individual medical record. Keep group records of participation on scheduled activities

• Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms which may signify a physical change in resident’s condition that could require nursing intervention. Report same to Wellness Director immediately

• Help read incoming mail, and address and post outgoing mail upon the resident’s request

                    THE MUST HAVES:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED; college graduate in a related field of study.

•  Two years of experience in a social, recreational or resident activities program in a health care setting (preferred).

• Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check. 

• COVID Vaccine Required or Valid Exemption.

We we are an Equal Opportunity Employer