Life and Leisure Director

Find a workplace where you are deeply appreciated, not only for the skills you offer, but for the individual you are. At Milestone, you’ll enter into a rewarding career where you’ll work with highly skilled professionals and do meaningful work in the lives of our senior residents. Join a welcoming environment that fosters strong relationships with the residents, their families, and your coworkers. We hope you’ll consider serving alongside us.

Ponca City, OK

The Renaissance of Ponca

<p><strong>Find your happy place at The Renaissance of Ponca City. Our cozy Ponca City, Oklahoma,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milestoneretirement.com/senior-living/ok/ponca-city/the-renaissance-of-ponca-city/assisted-living">Assisted Living</a>&nbsp;community invites only a small number of residents to call our building home. This allows us to offer a higher staff-to-resident ratio and build closer relationships with you or your loved one and your family. By getting to know every resident personally and learning their life story, preferences, and the things that bring them joy, our caring team can provide incredibly personalized support while crafting each day&rsquo;s activities around our residents&rsquo; favorite pastimes, passions, and interests. Feel more confident than ever with a helping hand right there when you need it, and take on each day with renewed self-esteem and vigor at The Renaissance of Ponca City, Oklahoma.</strong></p> <p><strong>Ready to learn more? Contact our friendly team today to schedule your personalized tour. We can&rsquo;t wait to show you around.</strong></p> https://www.milestoneretirement.com/senior-living/ok/ponca-city/the-renaissance-of-ponca-city/

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Full Time

$15 to $17 per hr.

Overview: This position is responsible for all resident activities of a given managed community including coordinating all internal and external resident activities, creating the monthly activity calendar, arranging outside entertainment, assessing resident preferences, and guiding program to meet their needs and communicating with the management company on all appropriate matters.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Assess resident interest and activity needs at time of move-in and ongoing to determine what level of activities residents request to be a part of. Orient all residents to activity program and how to access activities.</li> <li>Coordinate and carry out resident activities on a daily basis within budgeted limitations.</li> <li>Develop a calendar of events before the beginning of the month to stimulate residents in the areas of intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social needs.</li> <li>Work with the Community Relations Director and other management staff to organize events which include planning, advertising, set-up, and clean-up.</li> <li>Provide and staff transportation for resident activities and other needs.</li> <li>Ensure they and any employees reporting to them work in a safe manner and that unsafe actions are managed.</li> <li>Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, take actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.</li> <li>Seek out and perform other duties as assigned or needed.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Associate or Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred in Social Service, Business, or a field related to the position.</li> <li>Must have proven management experience and ability to manage staff. Minimum of three years' experience in Assisted Living preferred.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong personnel skills, and positive community relations skills are essential.</li> <li>Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) preferred.</li> <li>Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.</li> <li>Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.</li> <li>Must have current driver's license in good standing.</li> </ul>