Activity Director

Regency Palms Senior Living in Long Beach, CA is hiring! Community is a beautiful, assisted living and memory care community located in Long Beach, CA! https://www.regencypalmslongbeach.com

Full-time-Activity Director Monday-Friday Mornings Shifts to be discussed (Benefits info Below)

Pay: $25.00 Hourly Monday-Friday

Our mission is to provide a fresh, positive outlook on life for our residents and loved ones.

With caring hearts, our experienced staff aims to provide the highest quality service, with the best value to the dementia and Alzheimer's senior population of our local community.

Our Activity Director will build meaningful relationships with the seniors and their families and will be part of a team that strives to care for and support their residents the same way they would care for their own loved ones.

We are looking for people who want to join our growing team and help enrich the lives of our seniors.

The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activities in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.

BENEFITS/Duties/Qualifications:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefit Options
• 401(k)
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• We are growing with many opportunities for career advancement
• Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.
• The position helps design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills for our seniors.
• Organizing activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together.

Duties:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the resident-centered activities for the facility.
• Keep note of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.
• Provide good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies
• Assist in reviewing and developing a plan of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such report to the Administrator.
• Participate in regular meetings
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary, including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.
• Develop a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• This individual must have a friendly, upbeat, positive, and professional demeanor.
• Must have a passion for improving the lives of others.
• The successful candidate for this position must have strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• This individual must work well in a team setting and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Candidate must be 18 years or older.

OUR REQUIREMENTS:

• Due to our Licensing we are required to have a clear LiveScan clean of convictions or active arrests for all of our employees in order to be hired.

The LiveScan is required when applicants are candidates for positions that place them in a position of trust for some of California’s most vulnerable citizens, including elderly and dependent adults and children, it is vital for the licensing authority to be aware of convictions or active arrests to avoid exposing clients in care to unnecessary harm.

We will pay for this and help you set up the appointment.

If you have had a LiveScan in the past 2 years please let us know.

• Must have a TB test and we ask that you get a flu shot.

Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior to or (7) days after employment. This certification must verify that the Candidate has no communicable diseases, open lesions, or any other health problem, which could interfere with the individual’s job performance.

• Must have current Adult First Aid card at the time of employment and maintain throughout the length of employment.
• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age. Shall have a high school diploma or equivalent. Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Possesses clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Professional in appearance and conduct.
• The Candidate understands that Regency Palms operates as a Drug-Free Workplace per policies set forth in the Company Handbook.
• Must have dependable transportation and be able to work varying hours as needed, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• This job may require the employee to lift in excess of 25 pounds on occasion, which is a qualification for this position. It may also require the mandatory use of a gait belt and the wearing of a back brace for more difficult residents.
• You will be expected to report to work on time or give the Administrator adequate notice if you are unable to show for work: at least four (4) hours’ notice.
• Participate in mandatory on-going education and in-service training.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Long Beach, CA 90813: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• activities: 1 year (Preferred)
• Assisted living: 1 year (Preferred)
• Memory care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $25