Director of Activities - Salem Terrace

Friendship • Salem, VA

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About The Position

Friendship is seeking a Director of Activities to join our Salem Terrace Team. The Director of Activities is responsible for the creation, implementation and advertising of all resident activities and functions at the Assisted Living facility. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and require some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required
• 1-3 years’ experience in an activities program for a long-term care facility preferred

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Continuously develop and implement activity programs designed to meet the physical, mental, emotional, social and therapeutic needs of the residents
• Oversee the transportation of residents to social activity programs inside and outside of the facility
• Develop and oversee large community events for facility residents, families, staff members and guests.
• Maintain & Organize Supplies needed for holidays, seasonal décor and community events
• Assess and meet each new admission to determine individual needs, hobbies and interests
• Complete and oversee all documentation for activities are carried out with residents; maintain schedules for different care levels and ensure they are followed
• Supervise staff of Activities Coordinators
• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of the departmental operating procedures and recommend changes as needed
• Perform a variety of administrative functions pertaining to departmental operations including development of departmental policies and procedures and delegation of work assignments to volunteers
• Prepare, monitor and enforce departmental budget
• Monitors and purchases supplies
• Write monthly newsletter and activities calendar and distributes both in a timely fashion
• Attends all in-services as directed per facility requirements

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees