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Woodlands Village

Director of Celebrations/ Activities Director

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An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.

$52,028 / year median in Florida

+15% projected growth

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Director of Celebrations/ Activities Director Woodlands Village - 5.0 Bradenton, FL Job Details Full-time $18 - $20 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Event breakdown Elderly patients with dementia Experience working with individuals with dementia Organizing community events Senior services program management Program development Spreadsheets Resident hobbies assistance Associate's degree in psychology Word embeddings Mid-level Sociology Event scheduling Spiritual activities Therapeutic recreation program development Associate's degree in social work Psychology Organizational skills Wellness activities for care recipients Event setup Productivity software Social Work 1 year Associate's degree in sociology Associate's degree Delegation Coordinating resident events Full Job Description About Discovery Management Group Woodlands Village is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide. We offer rewarding career opportunities that include: Competitive wages Access to wages before payday Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours Paid time off and Holidays (full-time) Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time) 401(K) with employer matching Paid training Opportunities for advancement Meals and uniforms Employee Assistance Program Our community is looking for a Celebrations Director to join our team.
Celebrations Director Responsibilities:
Assist in the development and oversight of resident activities. Plan, schedule and conduct programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for our residents in our community. Attend all community planned functions and help coordinate the event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event. Assist in preparing and organizing a calendar of events. Must be willing to work flexible hours (evenings and every other weekend) for planned activity events.
Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in social work, recreation, sociology, psychology or related field preferred One to three years experience in assisted living or long term care working with memory care patients preferred Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills. Ability to encourage and motivate older adults. Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. Demonstrated creative ability. Strong skills in organization, delegation and consensus building. If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team! EOE D/V