What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Activities Health Center position at Westminster Brand 051816?
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Join our team as a Health Center Director of Activities-Full Time| Must have availability to work weekends.
Westminster Winter Park, an Active Living Community in Winter Park has an open position for a Activities Director Health Center, full time. We are a church related not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults. At this position you will be responsible for planning, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Health Center activity departments for Winter Park & Baldwin Park. This role ensures that all activity programs comply with regulatory guidelines and organizational policies while promoting an engaging, meaningful, and person‑centered experience for each resident. The Activities Director oversees the creation and implementation of a diverse activity program that meets the interests, needs, and abilities of all residents.
JOB SUMMARY:
Plan, develop and direct the overall operation of the Health Center and ACLF activity departments in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures, and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
- Plan and produce monthly activity calendar. Enter activities into the system.
- Complete MDS and Resident Care Plans by adding quarterly progress notes.
- Facilitate Resident Council Meetings and follow up on concerns or issues raised during the meetings.
- Plan and manage resident’s therapeutic recreation activities and entertainment.
- Manage and supervise the work for the Activities Assistants.
- Prepare, plan and submit budgets to the direct supervisor for activities coordinated by the department.
- Participate of Fundraising & Volunteering Activities for the community.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Four (4) year degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related area Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (or eligible for certification) or have a degree in Occupational Therapy with an emphasis on ADRD or certified as an Activity Director
Experience and Basic Knowledge:
- Must have experience in recreational and activities programs in long term care within the past 2 years, dealing with independent older adults who have ADRD.
- Knowledge of Event Planning required.
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease preferred.
- Knowledge of the holiday traditions for the local community preferred.
Join the Westminster Family today! We offer:
- Fun Work Environment
- Competitive Wages
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Fitness Facility Onsite
- Vacation Pay
- Parking (Downtown Orlando)
- Career Advancement
- And More!
EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”
IMPORTANT NOTE: In alignment with public health best practices WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FL strongly encourages annual influenza vaccination for all healthcare personnel. Employees may be required to either:
- Provide documentation of current seasonal influenza vaccination,
or - Submit a written declination and, if applicable, comply with alternative protective measures (e.g., wearing a surgical mask during flu season).
Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers. We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.