Senior Activities Director (Alzheimer's & Dementia Care)

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Mayo (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Activities Director to lead the social, psychosocial and therapeutic activities program for residents. You will design, implement and evaluate activities to meet each resident’s needs, coordinate cognitive, recreational and ADL activities daily, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance seven days a week.

You will supervise volunteers and staff, organize group and individual activities, manage the Resident Council, and collaborate on

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED.
• Creativity.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s/Dementia and special needs is a plus.
• Ability to self motivate.
• Flexible with schedule; occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group activities
• Encourage activity involvement and chart attendance
• Assist in keeping activity supplies clean and organized
• Assist with 1 on 1 activities, transport residents to and from activities
• Assist with outings and special events and other assigned duties

Skills

Creativity

Ability to self motivate

Flexible schedule

Education

Diploma or GED

Job description

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Activities Director to lead the social, psychosocial and therapeutic activities program for residents. You will design, implement and evaluate activities to meet each resident’s needs, coordinate cognitive, recreational and ADL activities daily, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance seven days a week.

You will supervise volunteers and staff, organize group and individual activities, manage the Resident Council, and collaborate on