Activity Director

Atlas Healthcare, LLC; Hathorne (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking an Activity Director to lead events and programs that enhance residents’ quality of life, seven days a week. The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and experience developing elder programs; CAD/CDP are preferred.

Strong leadership and staff oversight are essential to deliver engaging activities across large and small groups. You will coordinate family programs, produce newsletters, and work in a compassionate team

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals.
• Management and Leadership Experience.
• Experience in multifaceted cognitive program in a long-term care setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implements events and programs to enhance the experience and improve the resident quality of life.
• Evaluates programs to ensure quality fits the needs of all residents.
• Develops an innovative seven day a week activity program engaging for all residents.
• Monthly family-centered programming to promote participation and scheduling ease.
• Leads one-on-one, small group and large group programming according to schedule.
• Supports, encourages, and directs independent program pursuits in small groups.
• Supports residents' abilities by viewing care as an activity.
• Produces monthly newsletters and calendars and daily activity calendars on time.
• Hire, train and oversee resident care staff in all aspects of the program.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Program development

Staff supervision

Elder care experience

Senior population empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Certified Activity Director (CAD) preferred

Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Activity Director

Established in 1969, and highly regarded for its quality of care, Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center seamlessly blends a legacy of exceptional care with today’s medical and holistic advancements and philosophies for the well-being of our residents. We offer short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, respite and hospice care. Our campus also hosts Southgate at Shrewsbury, Central Massachusetts' premier retirement community as well as the Shrewsbury Medical Center offering a multitude of services from highly respected medical professionals.

Come join our growing team at Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. For those who are motivated and enjoy working in a caring environment, we have a full-time opportunity for an Activity Director. Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers a competitive pay scale and a comprehensive benefits package.

Your responsibilities:

Implements events and programs to enhance the experience and improve the resident quality of life

• Evaluates programs to make sure the quality of programs fits the needs of all residents


• Develops an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging for all residents


• Monthly family-centered programming held on a consistent basis to promote participation and ease in scheduling.


• Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group programming according to the programming schedule


• Supports, encourages, and directs independent program pursuits, both individually and in small groups


• Supports the resident's abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity


• Produces an online and printable quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendar on a timely basis.


• Hire, train and directly oversee resident care staff in all aspects of the program.

Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues


• Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals


• Management and Leadership Experience


• Experience in multifaceted cognitive program in a long-term care setting is a plus

Skills and qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred.

Certified Activity Director (CAD) preferred

Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) preferred

Computer and software proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office and Adobe

Must enjoy working with the senior population