Activities Director

Palm Court Assisted Living; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Earned wages access

Growth opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Palm Court Assisted Living in Palm Springs is seeking an Activities Director to plan and direct activity/recreation programs for residents, ensuring alignment with state and federal guidelines and company policies.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in healthcare or senior living activity programming and can lead a diverse calendar that supports residents’ well-being. We offer competitive wages and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience planning activities for older adults.
• Experience with residents who have dementia and ability to adapt activities.
• Ability to lead a varied activity calendar promoting well-being.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, organize and direct activity/recreation programs according to guidelines and policies.
• Design activities aligned with residents’ interests and well-being (social, emotional, physical, cognitive, spiritual).
• Coordinate events, outings, and budget, and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy

Certification in therapeutic recreation

Job 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
• Growth Opportunities
• 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.