Activities Director
Company: FiveStar Senior Living.
Location: New York
Posted on: March 1, 2025
Job Description:
The Opportunity:The Life Enrichment (Activities) Program
Director is responsible for ensuring a well-rounded, evidence-based
activities and recreation program for the residents in the
community.
What You'll Do:
- Plans, schedules, and implements an innovative, evidence-based
activity program, seven days per week, with at least five programs
per day, including one evening program.
- Collaborates with marketing, food service, administrative, and
other departments to ensure quality resident programming.
- Organizes and/or conducts outings of interest to residents,
driving them to and from events using the community vehicle.
- Promotes participation and individual resident interaction by
understanding residents' interests and tailoring programs
accordingly.
- Arranges religious observances and in-house services.
- Coordinates the development and distribution of the in-house
newsletter with input from residents, employees, and guests.
- Assists in orienting new residents by introducing them to staff
and other residents, providing tours, and inviting/escorting them
to community programs and outings.
- Communicates with families of new residents weekly for the
first two months, then monthly.
- Works with marketing/management to develop community outreach
programs for resident involvement (e.g., schools, hospitals,
nursing homes).
- Provides information for the bi-monthly marketing press
releases.
- Conducts resident programming interviews to develop
individualized programs and invites residents to those of
interest.
- Facilitates monthly resident community meetings.
- Operates the department cost-effectively, adhering to budgeting
guidelines and goals.
- Leads an active network of volunteers.
- Shows high-level skill in planning appropriate and innovative
community programming.
- Responsibilities include leadership, customer service, safety,
resident care, and communication.
What You'll Bring:POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Certified
Activities Professional. Associate or bachelor's degree in human
services or recreation therapy preferred.
- Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug
screens.
- Must possess a valid State Driver's License or Commercial
Driver's License (CDL) as mandated by community and state
regulations.
- Demonstrates effective time management skills.
- Working knowledge of personal computer and software
applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Ability to plan, organize, and communicate appropriate
activities that promote participation and enthusiasm among the
residents.
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Keywords: FiveStar Senior Living., New York , Activities Director, Executive , New York, New York
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