Certified Activity Director

Blaire House of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Gym membership reimbursement

Annual physical reimbursement

401K savings

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Verizon discounts

BJ's discounts

Fila shoe discounts

Job summary

Blaire House of Worcester, a 75-bed skilled nursing center, seeks a Certified Activity Director to enhance residents' quality of life through engaging programs.

You will develop and implement social, travel, education, health, religious and recreational activities, plan a calendar of events reflecting residents' interests, and coordinate events with staff. Must assist residents with daily activities and transportation with patience and empathy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; English literacy required.
• Experience coordinating group programs (outings, crafts, parties) and transportation.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements social, travel, education, health, religious and recreational programs to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Creates, plans, schedules, and executes a calendar of events including evenings and weekends.
• Assists residents in daily recreational activities and with transportation as needed.
• Maintains records and transmits information to the Executive Director.
• Develops and coordinates contracts with outside services (travel agents, caterers, lecturers, entertainers).

Skills

Program coordination

Transportation scheduling

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed skilled nursing center. We have been family owned and operated, servicing the health care needs of seniors for nearly 50 years. We have a unique mission and dedicate 100 percent of our services to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Our passion for ensuring that our seniors retain a fulfilling quality of life while we provide optimal care is second to none. If you share our passion and enjoy knowing you've made a positive impact on the lives of the elderly population and their families, then we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.

Blaire House of Worcester is seeking an energetic Certified Activity Director to uphold our high standards for senior care!

• Refer a friend and be eligible to collect up to $500
• Gym membership reimbursement plan
• Annual Physical cost reimbursement plan
• 401K Savings Opportunity
• Vacation time and sick time.
• Paid Holidays
• Verizon Discount Plans
• BJs Discount Plans
• FILA Shoes Discount Plans

Job Summary:

• Assists Executive Director with development of programs that fall within the operations plan and budget.
• Develops and implements programs, including social, travel, education, health, religious and recreational programs, for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life for residents including those residents diagnosed in early stages of dementia.
• Creates, plans, schedules, and executes with residents, a calendar of events including evening and weekend programs which reflect residents' social, recreational, travel, educational and health interests and needs.
• Assists residents in daily recreational activities including: assistance with transporting resident chair users, resident's articles, such as shopping bags, etc. at a minimum of 15 lbs.
• Maintains all required record keeping pertaining to programs and transmits appropriate information to Executive Director.
• Develops and coordinates contracts with outside services related to programs such as travel agents, caterers, lecturers, entertainers, etc.
• Possesses genuine interest in working with the aged and demonstrates patience, kindness, and tact in dealing with them and others who work with them.

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION: A high school diploma is required. Ability to speak, read and write English. Ability to follow written and oral direction. College degree preferred.
• TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Experience coordinating group programs such as outings, group crafts, parties, and scheduling transportation and routing. Must possess a valid drivers' license.