Director of Activities Job at Antebellum James Burgess, Suwanee, GA

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  • Antebellum James Burgess
  • Suwanee, GA

Job Description

Responsible for assisting in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing of the activity programs to ensure that the spiritual development, emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residents are maintained on an individual basis. Benefits:

  • Medical Plan Option
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Paid Personal Time Off
  • 401k+Employer Match
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Competitive Pay
Duties:
  • Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, and other related departments in planning activities.
  • Assist in the administering and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for creating and enhancing the resident activity program to provide social stimulation and social interaction as well as spiritual enhancement among residents and staff.
  • Develop a written plan of monthly activities and publish a monthly activities calendar.
  • Cultivate leisure time activities such as games, arts, crafts, movies, etc.
  • Develop activities that enhance physical exercise such as bowling, walks, etc.
  • Assist in coordinating special events with marketing.
  • Help coordinate in-house special events open to families and friends, e.g., special parties, holiday meals, etc.
  • Decorate the facility with the monthly theme.
  • Individually assesses and updates residents’ lifestyle needs and sets measurable goals with observable approaches.
  • Involve the resident’s family in planning activities when possible.
  • Train volunteers in the appropriate area to best utilize their talents.
  • Encourage hobbies and crafts and provide materials in keeping with resident’s financial status and department budget.
  • Assist in compiling and maintaining an activity schedule, available projects, crafts, resources, etc.
  • Obtain information concerning the residents’ backgrounds to better provide activities to meet their needs.
  • Assist in providing library service for residents through cooperation with the local library.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and honor the residents' personal property rights.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Administrator.
Qualifications:
  • Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.
  • Must possess, as a minimum, a high school degree or equivalent.
  • One (1) year of experience in working with the elderly is desired.
  • Should have a creative aptitude for training in arts, crafts, and games.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a background check & drug screen

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,

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