Director of Activities
About The Position
The Director of Activities provides a varied social and recreational program to motivate and stimulate residents’ social and emotional lives. Activities are conducted in large groups, small groups, and independent sessions. The role leads the Activities team, plans and coordinates programming, and adapts activities to residents’ abilities, interests, and care needs. The Director hires and supervises Activities staff and volunteers; coordinates staffing, schedules, special events, entertainment, worship services, and outings; monitors resident participation and staff performance; and maintains program documentation, including updated MDS forms. The Director participates in daily morning meetings, management meetings, care plan meetings, staff development, and quality improvement activities. The position is based at 154 Water Street, Danvers, Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Meet at least one of the stated qualifications: be a therapeutic recreation specialist or, where applicable, licensed or registered by the state and eligible for certification by a recognized accrediting body; have at least two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one full-time year in a patient activities program in a health care setting; be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or have completed a state-approved training course.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and guide a team.
- Creativity and adaptability to tailor activities for varying physical and cognitive abilities.
- Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with older adults.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation for resident participation and program compliance.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of American Sign Language and Deaf culture.
- Certified Recreation Therapist.
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Certified Activity Director (NCCAP or state-specific).
Responsibilities
- Plan, structure, schedule, and post the monthly activities program in advance after discussion with administration.
- Lead, inspire, and guide the Activities team.
- Interview and hire Activities staff with assistance from the Human Resources Director, and coordinate department staffing as needed.
- Approve or deny vacation days and time-off requests.
- Meet regularly with Activities staff to discuss schedules, resident needs, program concerns, and calendar changes.
- Monitor Activities staff as they work with residents, and monitor employee conduct and job performance.
- Conduct yearly employee reviews.
- Monitor residents’ daily Activity Logs and maintain accurate participation and program-compliance documentation.
- Develop individualized activity plans aligned with each resident’s abilities, interests, and care needs.
- Coordinate special events, holiday celebrations, and outings that bring residents together and connect them with the broader community.
- Secure entertainment well in advance and confirm appointments the day before.
- Arrange worship services with clergy, confirm appointments the day before, and prepare the area according to the chaplain’s instructions.
- Participate in daily morning meetings to discuss resident needs and concerns and attend all management meetings.
- Meet weekly with nursing staff for care plan meetings and discuss residents and their current plans of care, changing activity levels when needed.
- Participate in care plan meetings with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide updated MDS forms for each resident based on changing needs and interests.
- Participate with administration in ongoing evaluation of the activities program.
- Interview and hire volunteers for activities programs and advertise the department’s volunteer needs with assistance from the Human Resource Generalist.
- Adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and business Ethics policy, including documentation and reporting responsibilities.
- Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training, and staff meetings; assist with staff orientation and training.
- Participate in assigned Quality Improvement activities and perform other duties as assigned or needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
