Activities Director

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote, plan, organize and staff activities and opportunities for facility’s residents which best fit their needs to enhance their quality of life and the philosophy of the facility.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum: High school diploma or GED preferred. At least two

years of college from an accredited institution.

Experience: Two or more years

Job Knowledge: Knowledge of special needs and limitations of elderly; methods

and techniques used to include residents and involve them in

activities; alert to attitudes and feelings of residents; knowledge of

and familiarity with handicrafts, skills, games, other activities,

and vendors of supplies and equipment; familiarity with the

community, social agencies, contacts with clubs and groups, and

knowledge of sources of materials and local services.

understanding and self-discipline to relate sensitivity to residents.

needs and feelings.

To be successful as an activity’s director, you should devise programs that are sensitive to differences in physical and cognitive abilities. A phenomenal activities director will use their work as a vessel to promote the enjoyment and tranquility that our space affords its occupants.

Activities Director Responsibilities

• Collaborating with staff and clinicians to understand the ways in which activities can promote healing and belonging.
• Conducting needs assessments to ascertain physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities.
• Determining individual interests and expectations regarding leisure time.
• Developing an activities program that is both sufficiently diverse and sensitive to our occupants' requirements.
• Purchasing or leasing supplies for all activities.
• Sourcing, training, and monitoring the work of Activities Assistants.
• Advertising events well in advance of their scheduled times.
• Supervising and participating in events alongside staff and occupants.
• Compiling periodic reports that outline successes, constraints, and the way forward.

Activities Director Requirements:

• Appropriate training and/or certification is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience as an Activities Director for a similar group.
• Computer literate with sound knowledge of budgeting tools.
• Top-notch program, event planning, and supervision skills.
• Upbeat, communicative, and empathic disposition.
• Committed to fostering well-being and fun.
• Willingness to avail yourself for occasional weekend work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Promotes and conducts activities in and out of the facility for all residents at all

levels of care and generate an assessment to be reviewed quarterly of activities which promote the highest level of functioning.

2. Coordinates, plans, organizes, directs and staffs activities department and volunteers.

3. Encourages personal interests and development to optimize residents’ physical

and emotional functioning.

4. Contact with families about outings, coordinates, transports, and work closely with Social Services, Dietary, and Nursing in developing appropriate activities.

5. Will target population and develop special activities to satisfy their needs.

6. Knowledgeable of all budgetary figures, inventory and charges of personals on a

timely basis.

7 Ability to produce monthly newsletters and activity calendars.

8 Ability to writing newspaper articles for local newspaper weekly.

9 Knowledgeable of care plans, MDS and ISP.

10 Knowledgeable of VHCA’s “The Road to a Viable Future”, a culture change manual.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Able to drive both the bus and van as needed.

2. Other Duties as Assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location