What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Blaire House of Worcester?
CERTIFIED DEMENTIA ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed skilled nursing center. We have been family owned and operated, servicing the health care needs of seniors for nearly 50 years. We have a unique mission and dedicate 100 percent of our services to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Blaire House of Worcester is seeking an energetic full-time Activity Director.
- Assists Executive Director with development of programs that fall within the operations plan and budget.
- Develops and implements programs, including social, travel, education, health, religious and recreational programs, for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life for residents including those residents diagnosed in early stages of dementia.
- Creates, plans, schedules, and executes with residents, a calendar of events including evening and weekend programs which reflect residents' social, recreational, travel, educational and health interests and needs.
- Assists residents in daily recreational activities including: assistance with transporting resident chair users, resident's articles, such as shopping bags, etc. at a minimum of 15 lbs.
- Maintains all required record keeping pertaining to programs and transmits appropriate information to the Executive Director.
- Develops and coordinates contracts with outside services related to programs such as travel agents, caterers, lecturers, entertainers, etc.
- Possesses genuine interest in working with the aged and demonstrates patience, kindness, and tact in dealing with them and others who work with them.
Qualifications:
- EDUCATION: A high school diploma is required. College degree preferred but not necessary. Dementia Certification Required.
- TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Experience coordinating group programs such as outings, group crafts, parties, and scheduling transportation and routing. Must be certified and possess a valid drivers' license.
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 Annually
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Activity Director Certified (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Worcester, MA 01604 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000