Memory Care Activities Director

American Senior Communities•Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Canterbury is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and organized Activity Director to plan, develop, and implement recreational programs that enhance residents’ quality of life. The role calls for strong leadership, a passion for working with seniors, and the ability to create diverse, meaningful, and age-appropriate activities suited to different physical and cognitive abilities. The director provides a comforting and engaging atmosphere, balances schedules and activity preparation, and collaborates with other departments, professionals, consultants, organizations, and government regulatory agencies. The position includes leading and motivating Activity Assistants and demonstrating American Senior Communities’ C.A.R.E. values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—to residents, families, customers, and staff. Full-time and part-time benefits may vary, and terms and conditions apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting.
Satisfactory completion of Activities Director training or a degree in recreational therapy.
Successful completion of a state-approved nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program, or a CNA competency evaluation program.
Leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.
Creativity in developing age-appropriate activities for people with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
Time-management and collaboration skills.
Demonstrate Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and implement recreational programs that enhance residents’ quality of life.
Monitor, mentor, lead, and motivate Activity Assistants in providing engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Create activities suited to residents’ differing physical and cognitive abilities.
Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
Balance daily schedules, residents’ needs, and activity preparation.
Collaborate with departments, professionals, consultants, organizations, and government regulatory agencies.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers, and staff.