Resident Life & Activity Director

The Mansion at Brigham; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mansion at Brigham in Newburyport, MA is seeking an Activities Director to enhance residents' quality of life by creating engaging programs across long-term, sub-acute, and memory care settings. The role requires creativity, strong communication, and collaborative work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care while managing staff and volunteers.

In person, full-time position with a focus on safety, attendance, and confidentiality; associate degree in recreation therapy

Qualifications

• Associate degree in recreational therapy or similar.
• At least 2 years of activity/recreation experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in long-term care is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Develops activities suitable and enjoyable to the residents.
• Responsible for all aspects of preparation for activities, including attendance, safety guidelines, and handling incidents.
• Oversees the Activities Assistants and volunteers to ensure a complete activities calendar.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate the facility's activity programs.
• Develop and plan the monthly program calendar.
• Develop a written plan of care for each resident's activity program.
• Participate in discharge planning and activity care plans.
• Implement activity procedures as directed by the Activity Director.
• Schedule programs, plan parties, and provide games/activities for residents.
• Encourage participation in activities supporting physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Confidentiality

HIPAA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in recreational therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

The Mansion at Brigham in Newburyport, MA is seeking an Activities Director to enhance residents' quality of life by creating engaging programs across long-term, sub-acute, and memory care settings. The role requires creativity, strong communication, and collaborative work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care while managing staff and volunteers.

In person, full-time position with a focus on safety, attendance, and confidentiality; associate degree in recreation therapy