Activities Director

River Park Senior Living•Little River, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing the activity programs to ensure that the spiritual development, emotional, recreational and social needs of the residents are maintained on an individual basis.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school degree or equivalent.
One (1) year experience in working with elderly desired.
Should have creative aptitude for training in arts, crafts and games.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be caring and compassionate in dealing with residents as well as staff.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees and outside contacts.
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies and the general public.
Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

Responsibilities

Set up and carry out activities as planned
Clean Activity room between activities
Go to apartments to invite residents to activities and assist in getting them back to apartments
Attend Activity Planning meetings
Assist volunteers with activities
Transportation as needed
Observe residents for changes in condition and report to Activity Director
Help with putting up and taking down of holiday themes
Notify care staff of nursing needs
Attend all staff meetings