Activities Director

Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab in Barre, VT seeks an experienced Activities Director to plan, coordinate, and lead engaging programs meeting residents’ physical, emotional, social, and educational needs. The role involves interviews, family consultations, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities include scheduling activities well in advance, maintaining PCC documentation, supervising volunteers, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Certified Activity Director credential is preferred.
• Experience working under a Certified Activity Consultant is desirable.
• NCCAP Certification preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills required.
• Experience with PCC (PointClickCare) preferred.
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless an approved exemption is presented upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule activities, events, movies, parties, games, crafts, projects, and community outings at least one month in advance
• Develop and implement activity programs that meet residents’ physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and educational needs
• Conduct routine resident interviews, visits, and family consultations to identify activity interests and preferences
• Encourage residents to participate in activities that promote independence, wellness, creativity, and socialization
• Ensure residents are assisted with activity participation in accordance with physician orders and individualized care plans
• Coordinate and oversee resident shopping requests and outings
• Assist with management and monitoring of the resident smoking program in accordance with facility policies
• Organize and facilitate monthly Resident Council meetings
• Maintain accurate activity documentation and charting within PCC (PointClickCare)
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to enhance residents’ quality of life
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations related to activities programming

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Activity Director credential

NCCAP Certification

Tools

PCC (PointClickCare)

Job description

Activities Director
Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab | Barre, VT

Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehab is seeking an experienced and energetic Activities Director to join our skilled nursing facility in Barre, Vermont.

The Activities Director is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Activity Programs in accordance with resident needs and facility goals. This role ensures the emotional, recreational, social, spiritual, and educational needs of residents are met through meaningful and engaging programming.

Schedule

• Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule activities, events, movies, parties, games, crafts, projects, and community outings at least one month in advance
• Develop and implement activity programs that meet the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and educational needs of residents
• Conduct routine resident interviews, visits, and family consultations to identify activity interests and preferences
• Encourage residents to participate in activities that promote independence, wellness, creativity, and socialization
• Ensure residents are assisted with activity participation in accordance with physician orders and individualized care plans
• Coordinate and oversee resident shopping requests and outings
• Assist with management and monitoring of the resident smoking program in accordance with facility policies
• Organize and facilitate monthly Resident Council meetings
• Maintain accurate activity documentation and charting within PCC (PointClickCare)
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to enhance residents' quality of life
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations related to activities programming

Education & Qualifications

• Certified Activity Director with long-term care experience preferred
• Previous experience working under a Certified Activity Consultant is desirable
• NCCAP Certification preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience with PCC (PointClickCare) preferred
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless an approved exemption is presented upon hire

Benefits

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including:

Health & Wellness

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine Program

Financial Security

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, and sick leave)

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• DailyPay – View your earned wages daily with the option to withdraw funds for a nominal fee

Relocation Assistance

• Vermont State Relocation Incentive Program may offer qualified candidates up to $7,500 for relocation to Vermont

Education Assistance

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition assistance*
• Up to $2,625 per year toward repayment of a Non-Federal Nursing Student Loan*

Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.