Director of Activities

The Palace • Homestead, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Luxury Senior Living Communities
In Homestead
Is looking for
Director of Activities & Entertainment
for its
Palace Gardens
A 200-bed Assisted Living & Memory Care Community
3100 NE 8 Street, Homestead
(Across the Street from Baptist Homestead Hospital)
Winner of Silver award for
Best Assisted Living & Memory Care on the Boards
by the National Association of Homebuilders 55+, 2016
The #1 Priority of this position is…
To plan, facilitate and execute daily recreational, physical, social, spiritual, intellectual, group and individual activities while taking into consideration the residents’ interest profile.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a social/recreational program; one of which was full-time in a senior center activities program or social activities in a healthcare setting.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English. Spanish preferred.
• Basic math skills required. Must be able to plan and adhere to a yearly budget.
• Must be computer literate with extensive knowledge of PC programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Publisher, Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer & PowerPoint.
• Knowledgeable about various activities such as Arts & Crafts and enjoy singing and dancing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related field or equivalent is desirable.
• Responsible, punctual, resourceful, creative, enthusiastic and sensitive to the needs of the elderly.
• Flexible as to work schedule. Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and must be available in emergency situations.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Create exciting activities to fit the various recreational needs of all residents in the community.
• Execute special family and resident events to recognize secular, religious, national and indigenous holidays, birthdays and theme parties.
• Meet with each resident upon move-in to complete Resident Interest Profile and enter the information on CRM.
• Attend all marketing events, residents’ parties and family/resident luncheons and/or dinners.
• Schedule and carry-out, either personally or through others, daily structured and unstructured in-house events on an individual and group basis.
• Supervise activities assistant, volunteers and hire entertainers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director