Job Details
Westerwood is seeking a full-time Activities Director to add to our exceptional team and community. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing a comprehensive activity program with varying levels of activities to meet the physical, spiritual, intellectual, and social needs, to all the residents in Assisted Living, including memory care, and Rehabilitation.
Duties of this position includes the supervision of the Activity Assistants, leading group or individual activities, special interest groups, and games; assisting in the movement of resident to and from activities and recreational areas; encouraging residents to attend activities and functions; providing recreation activities at bedside when needed, assisting in planning special parties, outside trips, and cultural activities for residents, developing and distributing monthly activity calendar, maintaining activity participation records and completing other needed documentation as assigned.
Qualified candidates must have HS diploma, however a Bachelor's degree and completion of MEPAP I & II courses is preferred. Previous experience in an activities program within long-term care or assisted living is also preferred. Other requirements include: Knowledge of craft skills and group dynamics, ability to multi-task with excellent organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills with high level of energy, creativity and enthusiasm, knowledge of, or skilled at, working with individuals who have cognitive, physical and sensory disabilities, and ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN THE WESTERWOOD TEAM?
- We are a top-rated 5-star facility!
- Highly tenured staff and management team!
- Competitive pay, pay for experience, and annual pay increases!
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, FREE life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, generous PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, DailyPay (pay on demand), 401k retirement with company match, and more!
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition assistance!
- Serving seniors for over 45 years!
- Named a Top Workplace by CEO Magazine for 9 years running!
- Meaningful and rewarding employment!
- A work environment that is fun, friendly, supportive, and caring!
- Referral bonuses up to $1,000!
Westerwood is a friendly nonprofit organization serving a community of vibrant seniors. Our mission is to promote a lifelong journey of personal purpose, for those we serve, by creating a culture of independence, wellness and community.
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