Director of Activities

Bermuda Village Retirement Community is located in the beautiful, gated Bermuda Run neighborhood in Advance, NC. At Bermuda Village our number one priority is our Residents. We offer an unparalleled quality of life at all levels of retirement. We have created a community that allows our residents to do as much, or as little, as they like while offering the ability to age in a place with all levels of care. We welcome you to join our team and find your place here as we have many opportunities for your career to grow.:

Bermuda Village is a vaccinated employer. As such, prospective new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire unless new hire has an approved exemption form completed upon hire.:

Benefits::

• Competitive Salary
• Paid-Time Off with rollover; Paid Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Pay
• Flexible Schedule ; Full-time/Part-time available
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance; Variety of Supplemental Insurances Available
• Free Life Insurance
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Some benefits may only be eligible to full-time team members.:

JOB SUMMARY:
Bermuda Village Retirement Center, located in the beautiful, gated Bermuda Run neighborhood, is seeking a Director of Activities in our Independent Living. This role requires a creative and skilled individual to design and manage a wide variety of programs that promote a lifestyle of independence and adventure.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree in Recreation Therapy, health education or related field preferred.
• Two or more years of direct programming experience with seniors preferred.

FUNCTIONS:

• Certification as required by State regulations for activities.
• High level of ability in effective and succinct communication, written and oral with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must have exceptional organizational skills.
• Must have experience in planning, organizing and executing a varied schedule of life enrichment opportunities for all levels of seniors from those who are very active to those more reserved.
• Ability to set up and train volunteers.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff.
• Requires current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential functions:

• Responsible for the daily activity schedule for all levels of ability seven (7) days a week.
• Educates, trains and encourages team members on life enrichment opportunities to make meaningful connections.
• Work with Resident Engagement Liaison on monthly newsletter.
• Develops and pursues a varied program of meaningful activities and events that is balanced in the physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, vocational and cognitive elements.
• Meets and greets each person upon move-in to welcome them and their family and friends to the Community.
• Arranges for community groups to come into the Community, such as pet therapy, schools, churches, and entertainers.
• Decorates the common areas for special events and holidays.
• Conducts individual and group interactions.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and manages budget.
• Attends management meetings.
• Leads and develops family support group meetings.
• Interacts with local media to promote the life enrichment program in the external community.
• Develops a program of outings that encourages the people who live at Bermuda Village to be involved in their external community.
• Any other duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Joint decisions duties between Life Enrichment Coordinator and Executive Director:

• Calendar development monthly.
• Compiles and distributes monthly newsletter.
• Cost control.

Residents’ rights:

• Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.

Working conditions (travel, hours, environment):

• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with resident, personnel, and visitors under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, staff and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors and staff.
• Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators).
• Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.
• Communicate professionally and cooperate with supervisor and all community personnel.
• Monitor and evaluate customer satisfaction. Work as a part of the team to develop appropriate action plans to continually improve satisfaction levels.

SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

Job Type:

• Full-Time; Salary

Bermuda Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time