Activity Director

Description

• Responsible for the direction and training of activities assistants in implementing programs as designed for the special program areas. This will be in coordination with administrative staff.
• Manages monthly and yearly budgets for departments.
• Responsible for the creation of the monthly resident newsletter and ensuring distribution to all in the building as well as resident family members.
• Coordinate all activities surrounding recruitment and planning for volunteer participation, including volunteer recruitment, training, job assignment and recognition.
• Designs and implements a lifestyle plan for the entire building, including monthly scheduling of activities for entire building and maintaining a supply of inventory of necessary materials. Programs should include the following:
• Responsible for the IN2L (It’s Never 2 Late) system and training the Residents on the program incorporating the use of the internet and e-mail systems.

Requirements

• Ability to work with varying levels of responsiveness.
• Attends training offered by the National Services office or other organizations (e.g., Alzheimer’s Association) in programming and creative ideas for an activity-focused philosophy.
• Ability to teach and train on the use of the internet and have a knowledge base of computer programs such as internet explorer and e-mail systems.
• Arts and crafts;
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a management position in a health care setting.
• Life skills (e.g., meal set up, dusting, folding/sorting clothing, sewing on buttons, etc.).
• Educational (e.g., news and current events);
• Bachelor’s Degree in therapeutic recreation; or bachelor’s degree with major concentration in a human service area; or completion of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Previous activities/programming experience of one year. Knowledge base of Alzheimer’s dementia and related memory loss.
• If operating company vehicle you must be twenty-one (21) years of age and meet the MVR organization standards.
• Physical activities (e.g., exercise, walks, group exercise with objects such as ball, parachute, etc.);
• Must possess a high level of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in workloads, assignments, hours and days (i.e., weekends, evenings, holidays, etc.).
• Able to understand and follow procedures, work assignments, instructions and prepare reports and documentation.

Benefits

• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days – must work 24 hrs. or more)
• Career scholarships;
• Partial insurance (*must work 24 hrs. or more)
• Employee Discount Program (car rental, wireless carriers, travel, uniforms, etc.)
• Generous “refer a friend” bonus, up to $2,000
• Special events (e.g., holiday parties, etc.);
• NetSpend – Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday.
• Outings and trips;
• 403(b) Retirement Plan;

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance