Activities Director

The Ridge Rehabilitation Center; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet

Competitive wages

Great benefits

Continuing Education / Training Opport

Job summary

Palm Court Assisted Living in Palm Springs, CA seeks an Activities Director to plan and direct activity programs for residents, focusing on their social, emotional, physical and cognitive well-being.

The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience with older adults, including dementia care, and involves developing a varied activity calendar, coordinating events, and leading a team within a supportive, resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience planning and delivering activity programs for older adults in healthcare or senior living
• Experience with individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and adapting activities
• Ability to develop and lead a varied activity calendar supporting resident well-being
• Strong organizational and time management to coordinate events and priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with residents, families and staff
• Ability to lead others, provide direction, and collaborate with other departments
• Flexibility, creativity and patience to adapt to changing resident needs
• Knowledge of resident rights and safety related to activity programming

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, organize and direct activity/recreation programs in line with state/federal guidelines and company policies.
• Create and maintain a varied activity calendar that supports residents’ social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual well-being.

Skills

Activity planning

Dementia care

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy, gerontology, human services

Job description

Palm Court Assisted Living
Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA

Description

Are you looking for your new career? We are now hiring an Activities Director to be the newest member of our awesome team!

Salary Range: $25-$29 per hour.

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrive on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

What makes us special?

• UKG Wallet - access to earned wages before pay day
• Competitive Wages!
• Great benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Continuing Education / Training Opportunities

Are you ready to contribute to a team, committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

If yes, we are ready to meet you!

As an Activities Director you will develop, plan, organize and direct the implementation of activity/recreation programs in accordance with current state and federal guidelines and regulations, and Company policies and procedures. Programs are designed in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, spiritual and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Must have:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience planning and delivering activity programs for older adults in a healthcare, senior living, or similar setting
• Experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, with the ability to adapt activities to residents’ cognitive and physical abilities
• Ability to develop and lead a varied activity calendar that supports residents’ social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual well-being
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate events, outings, supplies, and multiple priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and community partners
• Ability to lead others, provide direction, and collaborate with other departments
• Flexibility, creativity, patience, and the ability to adapt to changing resident needs
• Knowledge of resident rights, safety practices, and applicable assisted living and memory care requirements related to activity programming

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy, gerontology, human services, or a related field
• Certification or training in therapeutic recreation, activity programming, or dementia care
• Previous experience as an Activities Director or in a similar leadership role
• Supervisory experience, including training staff and coordinating volunteers
• Previous experience in assisted living or memory care
• Experience managing an activity budget, coordinating vendors and entertainers, and organizing community outings

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that we reasonably expect to pay for roles, as stated above.

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