Position Summary

The Activity Director’s position is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing a comprehensive activity program that meets the social, physical, and emotional needs of Gardens of Somerset residents. The Activity Director is responsible for “orienting” new residents to the community; planning and supervising volunteer services within the community; and coordinating resident family events.

Essential Job Duties

1. Assess resident preferences and develop a program of opportunities and activities that are meaningful to the residents. To serve and enhance their sense of well-being (identity, growth, autonomy, security, connectedness, meaning and joy).

2. Networks with the outside community to bring innovative activity to our residents such as working with local art instructors, dance teachers, singers, gardeners/garden clubs, and local farmers.

3. Organize, implement, evaluate and direct the overall activities of the community.

4. Carries out the large, small, and one-to-one events in accordance to the community’s activity schedule. For the purpose of providing any and all of the following: a friendly visitor; sensory stimulation; reality orientation and cognitive stimulation.

5. Solicits advice from other departments concerning the operation of the Activities Department to identify problem areas and/or improve services.

6. Prepares and plans the Activity Department’s budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor, and submit to the Executive Director for review, recommendations, and approval; forecasts the needs of the Department.

7. Creation of the monthly activity calendar and communication to the residents informing them of upcoming scheduled activities and events.

8. Oversees the community’s project assignments to ensure projects are within budget, with quality and on schedule within the activity department.

9. Evaluates programming quality and participation on an ongoing basis through surveys and direct interaction with residents and families.

10. Arranges transportation and occasionally drives the Company vehicle to transport residents to and from events.

11. Operates the assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner in accordance with all applicable laws.

12. Assist residents to activities and events as needed, including assisting residents in out of the vehicle, operating ramps, lifts and securement device and using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.

13. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change at any time.

1. High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) is required. 
2. Must be at least 21 years of age.
3. Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use the Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet.
4. Adult Residential Care Provider experience required. At least 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed Adult Residential Care Provider working with the elderly.
5. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
6. Horticulture/Gardening experience preferred.
7. Must meet all healthcare requirements, including Tuberculosis skin test.
8. Current Louisiana Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
9. Certified in cardiac pulmonary resuscitation and adult first aid within ninety (90) days of hire.
10. Must be in positive standing with all healthcare agencies, including the Direct Services Workers Registry.