What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Cedarbrook Senior Living?
At Cedarbrook Senior Living, we work hard every day to find out what “Celebrating Life Every Day!” means to our residents and their families, then we help them achieve these goals. We are seeking a dynamic Activities Director at our Northville community.
Responsibilities
Paid Time Off, Earned Sick Time, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings plan etc.
Responsibilities
- Develops and oversees resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.
- Plans, schedules and conducts life enrichment programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
- Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
- Recruits and develops additional resources for services to the residents. Initiates correspondence including public relations communications with outside organizations, service groups and volunteers.
- Advises and motivates residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.
- Designs, implements and oversees the transportation program.
- Prepares and organizes a calendar of events.
- Develops the community newsletter.
- Leads wellness programming.
- Coordinates the community library.
- Purchases and maintains equipment and supplies in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
- Prepares preliminary draft of Activities Operating Budget.
- Organizes and supervises volunteer staff.
- Supervises Activities and Transportation staff.
- Minimum Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
- Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Recreational Therapy, or an Activity Director Certification.
Paid Time Off, Earned Sick Time, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings plan etc.