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Catered Living at Ocean Pines, LLC
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What they do
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.
$56,681 / year median in Maryland
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Responsible for :
- Planning, organizing and implementing activities for assisted living residents and assisting the management of the home.
- Decorates, and un-decorates the home with appropriate holiday decorations to celebrate all holidays.
- Creates a sense of belonging and acceptance for each resident and implements goals for residents, families, and staff.
- Support all policies and procedures for Abbey Manor programs.
- Goes with residents to and from outside activities by way of company van.
- Meets with all new residents and completes a resident profile for each of them.
- Works with the program manager, ED, & Health Service Director to resolve challenges and improve the program. Adjusts schedules of activities as needed to correspond with resident preferences and capabilities at the time.
- Conducts activities that involve residents in purposeful, meaningful, life enriching activities that are function-oriented.
- Conducts activities that involve one on one with residents unable to attend group activities or special needs residents.
- Communicates with residents in appropriate ways that promote choice, independence and responds to each resident's perception and ability.
- Communicates positively with residents, family members, visitors, staff and professionals regarding the Abbey Manor and its benefits.
Requirements :
- Maintains a positive, outgoing personality towards residents, guests, and co-workers.