Assisted Living Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; three to six months of related experience and/or training; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Must complete a criminal background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation.
• Must provide medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming freedom from communicable disease, including TB, at hire and annually thereafter.
• Physically able to move at least 20 pounds without assistance.
• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull activity equipment and furnishings.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in therapeutic recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s activities programs.
• Meet with administration, resident care staff, and related departments to plan activities.
• Maintain working relationships with facility departments and outside community agencies to support activities programs that meet residents’ needs.
• Assist with and participate in regularly scheduled orientation and in-service training programs.
• Interview residents and families as needed, and involve families in activity planning when possible.
• Arrange transportation and escorts for field trips and visits to other facilities whenever possible.
• Encourage hobbies and crafts, providing materials consistent with residents’ financial status and the departmental budget.
• Record and maintain activity progress notes and records of resident activities.
• Prepare and post an activities schedule and keep the Orientation Board current.
• Maintain confidentiality of pertinent resident care information and protect resident rights.
• Organize and maintain a Volunteer Program.
• Immediately report changes in residents’ conditions to the resident care department and report accidents or incidents.
• Schedule outside activities and groups for residents.
• Provide facility tours and explain admission procedures to prospective residents and family members as needed.
• Make daily rounds to ensure residents’ well-being.
• Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
• Develop a periodic facility newsletter.
• Review complaints and make necessary oral or written reports to the Executive Director.
• Recommend departmental equipment and supply needs to the Executive Director.
• Distribute residents’ mail.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Home and auto discount program
• Vendor discount program
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Accrued vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid holiday benefit
• Employee referral bonus
• Resident referral bonus