Activities Director - Senior Living Community
About The Position
Adelaide of Newton Centre, a memory care focused community, is hiring an Activities Director to join the Benchmark Senior Living team. Associates at Benchmark feel a sense of belonging through the care they provide, empowered by a supportive team. The company values a diverse and skilled workforce committed to providing caring and dedicated service. In this supportive environment, associates can learn and grow through professional and personal training programs, as well as education for career advancement. The Activities Director is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the assisted living program to enhance resident experience. This role also involves developing and maintaining relationships with community organizations, current residents, and families. The Program Director oversees the activity staff and Van Driver to coordinate and implement resident interests and programs, creating a varied and innovative activity program within the community.
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues
- Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals
- Management and Leadership Experience
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with seniors is preferred
- Experience in Microsoft Office Preferred
Responsibilities
- Implements events and programs to enhance the assisted living experience and improve the resident quality of life
- Evaluates programs to make sure the quality of programs fits the needs of all residents
- Develops an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging for all residents
- Monthly family-centered programming held on a consistent basis to promote participation and ease in scheduling.
- Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group programming according to the programming schedule
- Supports, encourages, and directs independent program pursuits, both individually and in small groups
- Supports the resident’s abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
- Produces an online and printable quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendar on a timely basis, through Benchmarks Internal Social Media Website
- Can manage and support programming associates, including transportation and our community Van Driver
Benefits
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
- Discounted Meal Program
- Associate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits; no enrollment waiting period
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
