Activity Director / Recreation Director/Program Director
Company: Benchmark Senior Living
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 16, 2023
Job Description:
Bay Square at Yarmouth is looking for a creative and energetic
Activity Director. The Activity/ Program Director is responsible
for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating our assisted living
program to enhance our resident's experience, while developing and
maintaining cultivating relationships with community organizations,
current residents, and families. The Activity/Program Director
oversees the activity staff and Van Driver to coordinate and
implement resident interests and programs to create a varied yet
innovative activity program within the community. Responsibilities
include but are not limited to:
- Implements events and programs to enhance the assisted living
experience and improve the resident quality of life
- Evaluates programs to make sure the quality of programs fits
the needs of all residents
- Develops an innovative seven day a week activity program that
is engaging for all residents
- Monthly family-centered programming held on a consistent basis
to promote participation and ease in scheduling.
- Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small
group and large group programming according to the programming
schedule
- Supports, encourages, and directs independent program pursuits,
both individually and in small groups
- Supports the resident's abilities by understanding that all
aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
- Produces an online and printable quality monthly newsletter and
calendar and daily activity calendar on a timely basis, through
Benchmarks Internal Social Media Website
- Is able to manage and support programming associates, including
transportation and our community Van Driver
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and
knowledge of aging and disability issues
- Must be qualified by experience and training to develop
programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals
- Management and Leadership Experience
- Previous experience working with seniors is preferred
- Experience in Microsoft Office Preferred Benefits At Benchmark
Senior Living, we recognize how hard our employees work in order to
provide our resident seniors with the best possible care.
Therefore, we are proud to provide great compensation and excellent
benefits!
Keywords: Benchmark Senior Living, Portland , Activity Director / Recreation Director/Program Director, Executive , Portland, Maine
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