Activities Director

Erickson Senior Living•Silver Spring, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Erickson Senior Living is hiring an Activities Director to oversee the overall operation of the Continuing Care Program at its Riderwood Village community in Silver Spring, MD. This role involves planning, organizing, developing, and directing therapeutic and recreational activities in accordance with Federal, State, and County regulations and established Erickson Living policies. The goal is to stimulate the physical, intellectual, spiritual, creative, recreational, social, and emotional needs and well-being of residents, promoting their highest level of independence and abilities. The Director will also manage the Resident Volunteer Program. Riderwood is a 120-acre continuing care retirement community, part of a national network managed by Erickson Senior Living, a provider of senior living and health care. The company is committed to a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and health and well-being services, offering flexibility, work-life balance, and opportunities for learning and growth. Erickson Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer, serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.

Requirements

ADCP (Activity Director Certified Provisional) or ADC (Activity Director Certified) is required
CPR Certification required
Qualified as an Activity Director of CTRS, in accordance with state regulations
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Activity/Recreation/Program Manager/Director in a geriatric setting OR 4 years as a Programming Assistant or 1 year as a Program Coordinator is required
Exceptional customer service, problem solving, organization, time management, and leadership skills
Skilled in cultivating a team-oriented culture that drives collaboration and collective success

Nice To Haves

ACC (Activity Consultant Certified), or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Continuing Care Program in accordance with Federal, State, and County regulations and established Erickson Living policies and procedures
Provide and assure that an ongoing program of therapeutic and recreational activities stimulates the physical, intellectual, spiritual, creative, recreational, social, and emotional needs and well-being of the residents residing in Continuing Care while promoting or maintaining their highest level of independence and abilities
Manager the Resident Volunteer Program
Provide an environment that promotes and supports an active, healthy, and independent lifestyle in accordance with the abilities of each individual resident
Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team Care Planning process
Provide oversight of delivery of customized, individualized resident services
Create a monthly activity calendar to be displayed on each nursing unit and in each resident’s room
Design, implement, supervise, and/or lead group and individual therapeutic and recreational activities
Interact directly with residents and family when able to gather information for assessments, MDS, and care plans
Determine the need for activity supplies, identify vendors, generate supply lists, order supplies, label and distribute supplies where needed
Ensure compliance with Federal, State and County requirements related to activity program documentation, including daily attendance, monthly calendars, progress note, MDS and Care Plans
Participate in yearly budget planning process; identify payroll and department supply needs
Educate staff and volunteers regarding resident’s abilities and limitations, psychosocial needs and therapeutic interventions during in-service training and staff meeting

Benefits

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus
A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
PTO Plans, PLUS company, paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals