Certified Activity Director

Blaire House of Worcester; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus up to $500

Gym membership reimbursement

Annual physical cost reimbursement

401K Savings Opportunity

Vacation time and sick time

Paid holidays

Verizon Discount Plans

BJs Discount Plans

FILA Shoes Discount Plans

Job summary

Blaire House of Worcester is seeking an energetic Certified Activity Director to uphold our high standards for senior care. This role focuses on developing and implementing programs to enhance quality of life for residents, including those diagnosed with dementia.

You will create, schedule and execute a calendar of events reflecting residents' interests, assist with daily activities, and coordinate contracts with external service providers, all while maintaining thorough records for the

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; ability to read, write and speak English.
• College degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Executive Director with development of programs within the operations plan and budget.
• Develops and implements programs for residents, including social, travel, education, health, religious and recreational activities.
• Creates and schedules a calendar of events reflecting residents' interests and needs, including evening/weekend programs.
• Assists residents in daily recreational activities, including transporting chair users and handling items up to 15 lbs.
• Maintains records for programs and transmits information to Executive Director.
• Develops and coordinates contracts with outside service providers such as travel agents, caterers and entertainers.
• Demonstrates genuine interest in working with the aged with patience, kindness, and tact.

Skills

Group coordination

Event scheduling

Transportation 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.