Activity Director

Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd is seeking an experienced Activities Director to lead our activity program for residents and to coordinate engaging, inclusive experiences. You will assess needs, plan varied social and recreational activities, and collaborate with care teams to support residents’ overall well-being.

The role requires strong communication, independence, and teamwork, with proficiency in computers and activity planning.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to engage with residents and staff at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with computers and record-keeping tools.
• Experience planning and coordinating recreational activities and events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a variety of activities to promote socialization, recreation, and well-being.
• Conduct assessments to identify resident needs and maintain activity records.
• Attend care team meetings and contribute to plans of care with progress notes.
• Ensure activities are accessible and inclusive for residents of varying abilities.
• Manage activity supplies and equipment.
• Develop and implement volunteer programs related to resident activities.
• Encourage participation in religious activities to meet spiritual needs.
• Coordinate with staff regarding residents' interests and resources.
• Participate in Resident Council meetings as required.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

DOE-approved training course

Pre-1994 approved course

Registered Occupational Therapist

Therapeutic Recreational Specialist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Activity planning software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Activities Director to lead our team in creating engaging and fulfilling experiences for our residents. The ideal candidate directs and/or carries out an activity program that is designed to meet both the individual and group needs of the residents of the facility. Programs are to be designed to meet the psychological, social, recreational amd spiritual needs and interests of the resident during waking hours. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a variety of activities, including social events, outings, and entertainment programs, to promote socialization, recreation, and overall well-being among residents.
• Conduct assessments to identify the needs and preferences of our residents and design activities that meet those needs while keeping individual records of activity involvements,
• Attend IDT meeting to develop, review, and revise the plan of care for each resident and writing progress notes at least quarterly for those residents with problems identified on the plan of care in which the Activities Coordinator is involved.
• Ensure that all activities and events are accessible and inclusive for residents with varying abilities and needs.
• Oversee the management of activity supplies and equipment, ensuring that they are properly maintained and utilized.
• Develops and implements volunteer programs in relation to resident's activities.
• Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their basic spiritual needs.
• Confers with other personnel and supervisors regarding residents interests, needs and limitations(in compliance with physician's orders) and availability of resources.
• Coordinates and participates in Resident Council meetings, unless otherwise directed.
• May perform other duties as directed by Administrator.

Qualifications

• Having completed or being currently enrolled in a training course approved by the Department of Education; or
• Having completed an appoved course prior to July 1, 1994; or
• Is a registered occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant; or
• Is a qualified therapeutic recreational specialist.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with residents and staff at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer skills are required