Activities Director

Why work for us?

• Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Must be flexible with scheduling needs.
• Warm and Friendly Work Environment
• Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility

JOB SUMMARY: Plan, develop and direct the overall operation of Activity Department 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 Aventura at the Bay and the community.

• Plan and produce monthly activity calendar.
• 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.
• Engage in activities with residents and families.
• Work with departments to create a comprehensive activities program with fulfilling and engaging activities.
• Participate in daily activities with residents.
• Drive residents on outings and taking residents to appointments.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree or better in Occupational Therapy or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Therapeutic Rec Cert
• Occupational Therapist
• Must have an active driver’s license.
• Active Activities Director Certification (ADC) REQUIRED

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization