Activity Director

All American at Londonderry is seeking a full-time Activity Director.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Must have hands-on experience in geriatric assisted living. Candidates must possess the proven leadership, decision-making, and communication skills to carry out the goals, policies, and procedures of the Community.

Prior experience in an Assisted Living, Long Term Care, or Skilled Nursing facility is highly desired and necessary.

Must enjoy working with the senior population. The Activity Director position plans individual and group recreation activities, maintains a recreational budget, and creates exciting and new programming for our ever-changing population.

Monitors and manages an activity team for dual programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : include, but are not limited to :

• Plan and implement activities in the following categories : physical (exercise), social, recreational, intellectual / educational, creative, entertainment, religious, service / volunteering, and special requests of the Residents.
• Organize and facilitate a committee of Residents and community members to work on issues of planning for activities and volunteer needs.
• Facilitate socialization among Residents.
• Invite and / or remind Residents to participate in planned activities.
• Promote activities in a way that piques Residents’ interest.
• Chaperone activities outside of the facility.
• Conduct / lead activities as needed.
• Train, support, and instruct other staff members to conduct activities.
• Complete the activity assessment for each Resident within one week after move-in and update annually.
• Provide input for the Resident assistance plan and volunteer plan.
• Plan, coordinate, and help implement decoration of the facility for special events, seasons, and holidays.
• Identify and requisition needed supplies for planned activities.
• Coordinate food needs with the Kitchen for scheduled activities.
• Assist with planning and implementing marketing events that promote the facility to potential Residents.
• Develop a monthly newsletter.
• Maintain a schedule for the company vehicle.
• Maintain a schedule for use of the common areas.
• Arrange transportation for activity outings and regularly scheduled group trips.
• Drive the company vehicle for Resident activities and appointments.
• Assist in serving meals and bussing tables during and after mealtimes, as needed.
• Identify areas within the facility or activity program that could benefit from the support of volunteers.
• Identify and contact local organizations that could benefit from the talents of the Residents.
• Develop policies and procedures for utilization of volunteers.
• Maintain a list of volunteer positions, as needed.
• Write position descriptions for identified positions.
• Recruit specific volunteers to meet facility needs.
• Recruit Resident volunteers to meet the needs of the facility and other organizations in the community.
• Train and supervise volunteers.
• Establish and carry out a regular Resident / community volunteer recognition program.
• Accept on-call responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by Supervisor to ensure smooth operation of the program and to meet Residents’ needs.

It is our mission to provide excellent customer service to Seniors and their families in a community environment that is Home.

If you share this ideal and wish to be considered to join our team, please contact us.

This is a hands-on team-oriented position, reporting directly to the Executive Director.

Work Remotely : No

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location : In person

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