Activities Director

The Mansion at Brigham; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mansion at Brigham in Newburyport, MA is seeking an Activities Director to enhance residents' quality of life by creating engaging programs across long-term, sub-acute, and memory care settings. The role requires creativity, strong communication, and collaborative work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care while managing staff and volunteers.

In person, full-time position with a focus on safety, attendance, and confidentiality; associate degree in recreation therapy

Qualifications

• Associate degree in recreational therapy or similar.
• At least 2 years of activity/recreation experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in long-term care is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Develops activities suitable and enjoyable to the residents.
• Responsible for all aspects of preparation for activities, including attendance, safety guidelines, and handling incidents.
• Oversees the Activities Assistants and volunteers to ensure a complete activities calendar.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate the facility's activity programs.
• Develop and plan the monthly program calendar.
• Develop a written plan of care for each resident's activity program.
• Participate in discharge planning and activity care plans.
• Implement activity procedures as directed by the Activity Director.
• Schedule programs, plan parties, and provide games/activities for residents.
• Encourage participation in activities supporting physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Confidentiality

HIPAA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in recreational therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!!

As an Activities Director, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in our community. Your creativity and passion for engaging individuals will shine as you develop and implement dynamic programs that cater to the diverse interests and needs of our residents. You'll foster an environment that promotes social interaction, physical activity, and emotional well-being, ensuring that every day is filled with joy and purpose.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activities Director to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality support to the resident and families, work with other members of the interdisciplinary team, and ensure that residents receive the best possible treatment in a variety of settings, including long term care, sub-acute care, and memory care. This role requires strong skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Develops activities that are suitable and enjoyable to the residents.
• Responsible for all aspects of preparation for activities, including taking attendance, ensuring facility rules are followed, informing participants of safety guidelines and managing incidents of conflict or medical emergencies.
• Oversees the Activities Assistants, as well as any volunteers, to ensure that the residents have a well-rounded and complete activities calendar.
• Planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of the facility.
• Developing and planning the monthly program calendar.
• Developing a written plan of care for each resident's activity program.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Implement activity procedures as directed by the Activity Director.
• Scheduling programs, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities of daily living that will stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally socially and spiritually.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Activity Assistant : 2 years (Preferred)
• SNF / LTC : 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Activity Director Certified (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

SKILLS

• Qualified candidates will have an associate degree in recreational therapy or similar degree.
• At least 2 years of experience working with Activities/Recreation in a long-term care or other healthcare setting.
• Previous management experience is also a plus.
• Candidates should show evidence of creativity, organizational skills and cheerful personality.
• Previous experience in long-term care or other healthcare settings is a plus.
• Experience working with Alzheimer's/Dementia patients a plus.
• Experience in Long Term Care.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding employee, resident and company proprietary information.
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels.
• Must possess computer skills of the types and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Knowledge of HIPPA, and state and federal regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law