Activities Director

The Activities Director enriches the lives of residents by planning a wide variety of daily recreational events which encourage interaction and socialization among residents.

Activities DirectorPay, Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Shift Differential Pay Available (at participating locations)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + One Floating Holiday Per Year
• 401(k) plus Company Match
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances offered including other voluntary benefits
• Earned Wage Advances/Daily Pay – Get early access to earned wages anytime, anywhere. Access up to 50% of your earned net wages at any time during your pay period; small fees apply.

Activities DirectorEssential Functions:

• Develop monthly calendar of activities; schedule, preplan and implement based on facility activity schedule and socialization of residents
• Photograph and submit activity results for special media pages
• Plan and organize “special” activities for residents, including assisting with Marketing events
• Cultivate relationships with referral sources in an effort to generate sponsorship and donations for planned activities
• Coordinate volunteers form a variety of organizations and local groups to work with residents on special interests
• Prepare special snacks with residents
• Set-up the dining room tables for activities
• Clean up after all activities
• Complete required logs, charting and reporting in a timely manner
• Keep all activity areas clean, safe, and free from clutter
• Assist residents to and from common areas as stated within their care plan
• Work closely with residents to generate participation, attendance at activities
• Assist other departments with residents as needed and required
• Perform concierge duties as directed
• Weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.

Activities DirectorSkills:

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Activities DirectorRequirements:

• Ability to lead facilitated group activities, comfortable working with residents
• Must be reliable, outgoing and enjoy being with the elderly
• Two (2) years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) year, one of which was full time in patient (resident) activities program in a healthcare setting
• Related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness
• Basic computer knowledge for implementation of patient/client information, electronic record keeping
• Must have current state driver’s license with clean driving record
• Current CPR, CAPE certifications

AAP/EEO Statement

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.

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