Director of Activities

Salary

$50,700 – $65,910 / Year

Overview

Elderwood at Amherst is looking for a Director of Activities who will bring energy & compassion to enhance the daily lives of our residents.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors? Do you have a creative spark and leadership skills that inspire joy and community?

Join us at Elderwood.

What Youll Do as Director of Activities:

Plan and Lead engaging, meaningful activities that promote physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Collaborate with Team Members to design a diverse calendar of events that meets the interests and needs of residents.

Create a Positive Environment that fosters a sense of belonging, fun, and personal fulfillment.

Inspire and Motivate staff and volunteers to bring energy and care to every interaction.

What We’re Looking For:

A creative and energetic leader with experience in activity planning or recreational therapy, especially in long-term care.

A compassionate advocate for senior care, ensuring every resident feels included and engaged.

Strong organizational and communication skills to manage programs and connect with families, staff, and the community.

Why Join Us?

Rewarding Work: Impact the daily lives of seniors in a fulfilling and meaningful way.

Supportive Team: Be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and care.

Growth Opportunities: We invest in your personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Director of Activities is responsible for developing and directing an activity program for the leisure time of residents; activities are to be designed for entertainment, relaxation, socialization, exercise, stimulation, the opportunity to learn new skills, and for enhancement of the individual, psychological, social and spiritual needs of residents. Responsible for the orientation, training and supervision of Activity Leaders and volunteers.

Specific Responsibilities:

Plans, directs and schedules a monthly program of group, individual, and independent activities for residents; the activities are geared to individual capabilities and interests of residents; promotes and communicates the monthly calendar of activities for residents.

Directs Activity Leaders in implementing all phases of the Activity Department programs.

Plans Volunteer Program and recruits, orients, trains, and directs volunteers.

Cultivates and maintains good public relations and contact with service groups, and other community organizations.

Interviews new residents and prepares initial assessment information, including assigned sections of MDS.

Attends Resident Care planning meetings and/or reviews Resident/Family Care plan review sessions; writes and/or reviews the Activities plan of care in the Medical Record Chart of each resident.

Prepares and/or reviews required documentation including initial evaluations, progress notes, attendance at activities program and discharge summaries.

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree and training in recreation required; qualifications as stated in NYS Code, Rules, and Regulations necessary.

The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who —

Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and

Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1,1990; or

Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was fulltime in a therapeutic activities program; or

Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or

Has completed a training course approved by the State

Ability to relate well and enjoy working with the geriatric resident.

Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing necessary.

Flexibility, patience, and sensitivity to the needs of residents.

Leadership qualities and ability to work well with others in implementing the activities program.

Ability to develop good relationships with residents, staff, volunteers, families, and visitors.

Physical stamina for constant activity.

Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence.

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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Posted Date1 day ago(10/16/2024 1:56 PM)

Requisition ID2024-30787

# of Openings1

Area of InterestSocial Work

CompanyElderwood

LocationElderwood at Amherst

Position TypeRegular Full-Time

Shiftprimarily day shift, sometimes evenings every other weekend

Salary$50,700 – $65,910 / Year