Certified Activity Director

PC Recruiter; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend $500 referrral

Gym membership reimbursement

Annual physical cost reimbursement

401K Savings

Vacation and sick time

Paid Holidays

Verizon Discount Plans

BJ’s Discount Plans

FILA Shoes Discount Plans

Job summary

Blaire House of Worcester is a 75-bed skilled nursing center focused on Dementia and Alzheimer’s care. We seek an energetic Certified Activity Director to plan and oversee programs that enhance residents' quality of life, including social, educational, and recreational activities.

The role involves coordinating events, assisting residents with daily activities, and managing community partnerships. A high school diploma is required, with college degree preferred; valid driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; English reading/writing skills essential.
• Experience coordinating group programs (outings, crafts, parties) and scheduling transportation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Director with development of programs within the operations plan and budget.
• Develop and implement social, travel, education, health, religious and recreational programs to enhance quality of life for residents.
• Create and manage a calendar of events including evenings and weekends.
• Assist residents in daily recreational activities and transport assistance (minimum 15 lbs).
• Maintain records for programs and communicate information to the Executive Director.
• Coordinate contracts with outside service providers (travel agents, caterers, lecturers, entertainers).
• Demonstrate patience, kindness, and tact when working with elderly residents.

Skills

Program planning

Event coordination

Resident engagement

Record keeping

Contracts coordination

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.