Activity Director - Senior Living

Description

BridgeWater Assisted Living is currently seeking an Activity Director to be responsible for planning and implementing programs and events which provide socialization opportunities, fitness and wellness activities, educational and recreational programs, as well as spiritual life support based on the needs and preferences of the residents.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops and implements resident lifestyle programming within the community as well as through outside trips and events.
• Surveys and interviews residents to determine their past and present interests and talents, as well as their satisfaction with the community’s programs and activities.
• Recognizes the individuality, diversity, and spirituality of all residents when planning activities and celebrating holiday functions.
• Develops relationships with residents to encourage their participation in activities that enhance their quality of and appreciation of life.
• Observes residents’ function and behavior and reports significant changes or concerns to appropriate staff.
• Performs work tasks in a manner that preserves each resident’s dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Utilizes outside community resources and independent contractors to enrich the variety of programs made available to residents.
• Develops and manages the annual department budget.
• Documents and maintains all records as required to effectively manage the department.
• Secures and maintains all department supplies and equipment.
• Develops and distributes the resident newsletter/calendar and other lifestyle programming communications on a regular and monthly basis.
• Works with Assisted Living department manager in planning daily activities for Assisted Living residents when applicable.
• Coordinates outings and weekly transportation schedule with the transportation department.
• Transports residents and performs community errands as assigned and ensures that all residents who use the transportation are returned safely to the building.
• Assists all residents in and out of the vehicle.
• May, in consultation with the Executive Director, hire, train, discipline and terminate departmental employees per company policy.
• Works cooperatively with all other departments in planning shared events.
• Coordinates volunteers, including their recruitment and training.
• Maintains an inviting, functional and organized program area, including appropriate and seasonal decoration of display areas.
• Carries out all responsibilities to residents, families and coworkers in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Oversee Transportation Department.
• Ensures corporate transportation policies are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in planning and directing activities for elderly residents, and in planning and organizing special programs for residents, families and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities, and in enlisting the support of facility team members for activity programming.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Safe driving record in accordance with company policy.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Other common tittles: Life Enrichment Director, Community Lifestyle, Recreational Therapy, Lifestyle Director, Director of Activities.

Our Perks & Benefits: Taking care of our clients and residents starts with taking care of our team. Tarantino is committed to each team member's health, wealth, and overall well-being. We deeply value the contributions of our employees and offer various benefits to ensure that our extraordinary team is taken care of.

• Competitive Pay
• Medical and Rx
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement and 401k
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Vision
• Dental