Activities Director

Harmony Senior Services; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plans

Career laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Herndon, Virginia is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to develop and implement meaningful activity programs for residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. The role emphasizes physical and psychosocial wellbeing and requires effective leadership within a care community.

You will plan monthly activity calendars, coordinate with families, supervise staff and volunteers, and manage the programming budget in accordance with company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or eligibility.
• Certified Dementia Practitioner or eligible.
• Maintain state dementia specific training.
• Strong written and verbal communication with residents and families.
• Experience in planning activities for seniors in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop an effective resident activities program for IL, AL and MC.
• Coordinate daily activity programming and a monthly activities calendar.
• Oversee activity budget and expenses within guidelines.
• Interact with residents, families and staff to identify needs and opportunities.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities and train volunteers.
• Represent the community in a positive and professional manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion for seniors

Self-starter

Team player

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification or eligibility

Certified Dementia Practitioner or eligibility

First Aid & CPR certification or eligibility

Job description

2980 Centreville Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171

Job Description

The Life Enrichment Director shall develop and implement meaningful activity and recreational programs for the entire community, including Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and Memory Care (MC). The programs must embrace and fulfill the needs, as well as varied interests of the residents while promoting or enhancing physical and psychosocial wellbeing.

• Plans and develops an effective resident activities program, including a variety of leisure and educational opportunities and activities for participation of residents of all ages, interests and physical limitations.
• Serves as a member of the facility’s management team to identify resident needs, submit recommendations and participate in decisions regarding program plans
• Attends resident association meetings and works with committees of residents in an advisory and supportive capacity to identify resident and program needs
• Provides a link between resident associations and staff
• Plans, coordinates, and implements a daily activity program in compliance with Harmony Senior Services guidelines and standards:
• Plans a monthly program of activities for all levels of care (i.e., IL, AL and MC) per Harmony Senior Services guidelines
• Meets with each new resident to complete the Resident Life Profile
• Involves Program Coordinator/Activities Assistant in activity programming whenever necessary
• Consult regularly with families regarding resident’s participation in activities
• Oversees programming budget and maintain expenses within budgeted guidelines
• Maintains activities area and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion
• Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on the importance of life enrichment and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, resident’s families, visitors, and staff
• Coordinates and oversees volunteer opportunities.

Requirements

• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body, such as the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year of which was full time in a long-term care setting providing programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other related Dementia
• Be a Certified Dementia Practitioner or Eligible for Certification
• Maintain applicable state requirements of dementia specific training
• High level of ability in effective and succinct communication, written and oral with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the senior population
• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate the ability to work responsibly & independently as well as a team player
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others
• Must have experience in planning, organizing and executing a varied schedule of life enrichment opportunities for all levels of seniors from those who are very active to those with cognitive impairments resulting from Alzheimer’s and related dementias; Must have exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff
• Ability to supervise associates and set up and train volunteers
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner
• Requires current First Aid and CPR certification or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Must have valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Pay Range: $69,000 - $71,000

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling