Activity Director

WOO HOO!!! We are always looking for top talent. If you are a kind, compassionate, organized recreational professional with leadership skills and a passion for enriching the lives of seniors, this is the PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! Join in the excitement to MAKE EVERYDAY the BEST DAY EVER for OUR RESIDENTS & TEAM MEMBERS by uniting with us in a dedication to our Pegasus Commitment.

PEGASUS COMMITMENT:

Pegasus Associates are uniquely qualified to make EVERYDAY the BEST DAY EVER because they are empowered and expected to:

• Smile at work.
• Exceed expectations.
• Support others with warmth and compassion.
• Model individual pride and company spirit.
• Always do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
• Value feedback as they strive for excellence in their performance.
• Take full responsibility for their attitude and actions.
• Never leave their partners in need of help.
• Exercise good stewardship of Community resources.
• Value the safety of themselves and others while performing their job.
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Celebrate LIFE.

MISSION STATEMENT:
Pegasus Senior Living is made up of individual Associates united by a commitment and dedication to the highest quality of service delivery to our residents with a sense of warmth, compassion, individual pride and company spirit. To achieve our mission, each associate strives to always do the right thing. Recognizing that excellence is a process achieved through continuous improvement, we value and apply lessons learned from the feedback we receive from all of our stakeholders.

More specifically:

To our Associates, we pledge to

• Promote a culture of excellence.
• Provide strong leadership, team building and empowerment.
• Encourage all associates to work hard and play hard every day.
• Encourage professional and personal growth for all our Associates.

To our Residents, we pledge to

• Celebrate and enhance their lives.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Always remember that choice and compassion are at the heart of our profession.

To our investors, we pledge to be great stewards of our resources.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the Resident holistic wellness program, including but not restricted to Resident assessment, muscular strength, aerobic and flexibility training, wellness education, social-recreational activities and volunteer program development and community resource coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality and a home-like environment for the Residents.
• Must enjoy working with seniors and have sensitivity to their needs.
• Responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision, coordination, assignments and retention of volunteers for the community.
• Coordinate activities to promote cohesiveness and camaraderie among volunteers.
• Assesses Residents for functional fitness levels and activity interests.
• Instructs and supervises group and individual physical exercises. Must be able to adapt exercises to the individual capabilities and functional fitness levels.
• Plans, organizes and implements group and individual social and recreational activities.
• Develops activity calendars and newsletters.
• Must be able to motivate and encourage Residents to learn and engage in the programs.
• Trains and motivates Care Partners to assist with Life Enrichment activities.
• Monitors progress and effectiveness of exercise and activity programs and makes adjustments/changes as necessary.
• Supervises all LE Partners and Volunteers.
• Responsible for maintaining Resident files for all forms relating to activities (i.e. assessments, physician release, work-out records, etc.).
• Observes changes in Resident status, needs or preferences and communicates them appropriately.
• Reads the staff communication records and maintains familiarity with Resident records as required.
• Assists with open houses and other community functions as needed.
• Observes all work, safety and administrative rules.
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
• Avoids loss, breakage and waste of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work, safety and other emergency situations.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Reliable in attendance and work schedules.
• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to study; obtain and maintain required professional fitness certification such as SFA, ACE, AFAA and CPR/First Aid certifications and training through home study and/or workshop attendance.
• Willingness and ability to study and learn programs of exercise and activities.
• Enjoy working with seniors, have sensitivity to their needs and be able to teach and encourage them to learn and engage in the programs.
• Ability/willingness to work holidays, weekends and/or overtime.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Level of Experience –
CPR/First Aid certified. Activity Director, Certified Fitness Professional and/or Exercise Physiology experience preferred. One year experience in working with seniors.

Education, Technical or Professional License(s)/Certification(s) –
Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Maintain applicable license(s) to perform job, as required by state. If required by state law, maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Meet in-service training hours required for job classification and position.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• senior living: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Puyallup, WA 98371 (Required)