Activity Director - Regency Retirement Village Morristown TN 
Must have or obtain your CDL within the 1st 90 days of employment of which Regency will cover the cost.
Regency Senior Living is a Non-Mandate Company
Position Summary:
The Activity Director is Regency's on-land cruise director! This person is responsible for offering daily fun and a lifestyle in an atmosphere that is not only entertaining but also has something for all to enjoy. The goal of the Activity Director is to not only plan parties, outings, and events but to provide an environment that maintains each resident's highest level of spiritual, physical, social, and psychological well-being. Not only is the resident's but also the resident's family's satisfaction a priority.
Director Focus:
Always Strive to make every day the best day ever for our residents.
Establish and maintain a volunteer program of local people that have the heart to serve.
Provide engaging daily activities, and promote self-esteem and confidence to all residents.
Supports the resident's abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity.
Encourages residents in making choices to participate while enhancing their skills and preserving their use of cognitive capacity.
Plans and at times execute therapeutic activities that reflect the resident's background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity, and attention span.
Continually create new and fun ways to encourage and motivate residents to attend and participate in activities.
Ensures activities will encompass the Creative Arts finding those residents that have a love of music or visual art.
Study and understand Regency and the Pathways approach to dementia care.
Learn to utilize iN2L a support tool provided by Regency to aid in the participation and interaction of residents at all levels of physical and cognitive ability.
Must be able to walk, stand, bend and assist with transferring residents.
Ability to perform all position responsibilities with excellence.
Ability to recognize and communicate problems appropriately. Communicate with vendors to schedule activities.
Ability to relate to the associates, public, residents, family members, and other professionals effectively.
Ability to teach/train others effectively to serve our community's needs.
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the requirements of the job.
Ability to maintain accurate records and provide information as requested. Must be able to create articles and stories for the monthly newsletter.
Must be able to work independently and be creative. Must come up with new activities to fit the seasons and cater to the population of residents we serve.
Must be able to pass the state-mandated criminal background screening and random drug testing.
Must be people-oriented and enjoy interacting with senior adults individually and working in groups.
Must be experienced in working computer programs and software for creating newsletters, calendars, and small production media.
Promote the use of all materials, programs, and computerized equipment in the Pathways and Assisted Living units for residents as well as families and associates.
Must be able to change and show diversity at a moment's notice. Must be flexible every day. Follow the lead of the residents and provide what they need. If necessary, change the schedule or delete an activity.
Must work with Assistant Activities Director (if Assistant AD employed at your community) in other areas needed.
Must be trustworthy, a leader, energetic, have integrity, and enthusiastic.
Must have a current or obtain a CDL within 90 days of employment of which Regency will cover the cost.
Experience:
Preferred:
Two years as an activity coordinator, healthcare field or teacher with special needs students, or similar related occupation.