Activities Director - Senior Living (84781)
About The Position
Colonial Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5-star, boutique-style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care. In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members. We are seeking a dedicated Activities Director to join our team! The Activities Director is responsible for developing, conducting, and maintaining a diversified program of activities at the community facility to involve all residents in the following components of the Activities Program: recreational, educational, religious, physical and intellectual. The Activities Director has the responsibility to communicate effectively and advocate for residents to team members, families, physicians, allied health professionals, and the at-large community. The Activities Director is an active member of the facility's Leadership Team, and will be responsible for overseeing the Activities Assistant(s) and volunteers across all areas of the campus.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of a state approved Activities Director course or be a recreational therapist.
- Must have at least one year working in a long-term care environment.
- Possess any certifications/licensures as required by the state to practice in long-term care and be responsible for maintaining professional licensure and CEU requirements.
- Ability to possess a valid Class D/Chauffeur drivers license with a clean driving record for the past two years.
- CPR certification is required.
Responsibilities
- Creates, plans, and oversees all activities and programs for residents of the community.
- Develops a weekly and monthly activity schedule for residents.
- Ensures that each resident of the community has an individualized activities program.
- Coordinates the calendar and schedule with the activities team and residents.
- Maintains department activity logs and documentation in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
- Coordinates and leads resident and family councils.
- Understands, practices, and communicates resident-directed/centered care on a daily basis as it relates to the Activities department.
- Develops a plan of care for each resident and participates in the care plan meetings.
- Promotes participation in scheduled events and activities.
- Works with the resident and family councils, as well as interacts with vendors and other health care professionals, and the community at large.
- Manages and directs a team of the community's volunteers.
- Manages and directs a team of Activities Assistants; Mentors and coaches employees through performance improvement plans as needed.
- Seeks vendors for outside entertainment bookings and facilitates all vendor management.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
- Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO
- Holiday Premium Pay
- Volunteer Time Off
- Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
- Referral Bonus
- Service Award Bonus
- Career Path Development
- Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
