Activities Director - Independent & Assisted Living (84818)

Northridge Village•Ames, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Northridge 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. Due to a well deserved retirement, 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

The Activities Director creates, plans, and oversees all activities and programs for residents of the community.
The Activities Director develops a weekly and monthly activity schedule for residents.
The Activities Director ensures that each resident of the community has an individualized activities program.
The Activities Director coordinates the calendar and schedule with the activities team and residents.
The Activities Director maintains department activity logs and documentation in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
The Activities Director understands, practices, and communicates resident-directed/centered care on a daily basis as it relates to the Activities department.
The Activities Director promotes participation in scheduled events and activities.
The Activities Director works with the resident and family councils, as well as interacts with vendors and other health care professionals, and the community at large.
The Activities Director manages and directs a team of the community's volunteers.
The Activities Director manages mentors.
The Activities Director 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