Activities Director - Senior Living

Activities Director - Senior Living Colonial Village - 5.0 Overland Park, KS Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Volunteer time off Referral program Qualifications CPR Certification CPR Long-term care facility experience Full Job Description Colonial Village is an innovative , beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community.

Our mission is simple:

to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care. In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Benefits :

We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team: Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only) Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family. 401(k) with company match PTO Holiday Premium Pay Volunteer Time Off Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials Referral Bonus Service Award Bonus Career Path Development Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment Fun & engaging team environment If you're in search of a family-based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Activities Director to join our team! The Activities Director is responsible for developing, conducting, and maintaining a diversified program of activities at the community facility to involve all residents in the following components of the

Activities Program:

recreational, educational, religious, physical and intellectual. The Activities Director has the responsibility to communicate effectively and advocate for residents to team members, families, physicians, allied health professionals, and the at-large community. The Activities Director is an active member of the facility's Leadership Team, and will be responsible for overseeing the Activities Assistant(s) and volunteers across all areas of the campus.

Responsibilities:

The Activities Director creates, plans, and oversees all activities and programs for residents of the community. The Activities Director develops a weekly and monthly activity schedule for residents. The Activities Director ensures that each resident of the community has an individualized activities program. The Activities Director coordinates the calendar and schedule with the activities team and residents. The Activities Director maintains department activity logs and documentation in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. The Activities Director coordinates and leads resident and family councils. The Activities Director understands, practices, and communicates resident-directed/centered care on a daily basis as it relates to the Activities department. The Activities Director develops a plan of care for each resident and participates in the care plan meetings. The Activities Director promotes participation in scheduled events and activities. The Activities Director works with the resident and family councils, as well as interacts with vendors and other health care professionals, and the community at large. The Activities Director manages and directs a team of the community's volunteers. The Activities Director manages and directs a team of Activities Assistants; Mentors and coaches employees through performance improvement plans as needed. The Activities Director seeks vendors for outside entertainment bookings and facilitates all vendor management.

Qualifications :

Must be a graduate of a state approved Activities Director course or be a recreational therapist. Must have at least one year working in a long-term care environment, possess any certifications/licensures as required by the state to practice in long-term care and be responsible for maintaining professional licensure and CEU requirements. Ability to possess a valid Class D/Chauffeur drivers license with a clean driving record for the past two years. CPR certification is required. Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include: Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS Maggie's Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS Westchester Village, Lenexa KS Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO Raintree Village, Lee's Summit, MO Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA Northridge Village, Ames, IA Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines. #SeniorLiving #SeniorCare #ResidentCare #ActivitiesDirector