Activities Director

Company Description

The Current Beverly, our senior living community in Beverly, MA is a beautiful newly renovated historic building, inviting residents for both Assisted Living and Memory Care. Apply now for consideration and/or to learn more!

Each and every member of our team is committed to developing progressive yet approachable communities to support the needs of all future generations. We want to transform healthcare infrastructure so that people can not only age well but live well and THRIVE. 

Job Description

Reports To

The Activities Director will report to Executive Director. This position is salaried.

Job Overview

The Activities Director is responsible for developing and administering a comprehensive resident engagement and activity program to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the Residents within the community. Assumes the responsibility to develop and administer a well-rounded community-wide social program schedule.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assumes the responsibility for the design and development of recreation and activity programs to meet the assessed needs, interests, and capabilities of the Residents in the community
• Creates resident histories and profiles with family involvement. Summarizes information from histories. Shares information with associates as well as develop activities based on these interests
• Assumes responsibility for scheduling and coordinating miscellaneous social programs for the entire community and specific units (i.e., educational programs, entertainment programs, special events, games, group programs, spiritual services, etc.)
• Creates a monthly social program calendar, has the calendars printed, and distributes them to community personnel and residents
• Coordinates programs with other departments in the community and interfaces with all personnel as appropriate
• Seeks partnerships with local organizations to engage in programming at the community
• Assists with the development and provision of training and orientation programs for volunteers
• Drive the community vehicle for resident outings
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a monthly budget

Qualifications

Qualifications

• One to three years related experience and/or training in leading/creating activities for the elderly
• High school diploma or higher education preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Exhibit strong time management and organizational skills
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 25 lbs. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Coverage
• Health Advocacy
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Ancillary Benefits (Life/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability)
• Voluntary Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement and Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Free Parking
• Supportive Leadership
• Referral Bonuses
• And More!