Activities Director Memory Care Full-time (ARH)

Do you have a passion for assisted living and memory care residents? Are you creative and engaging with an upbeat and positive attitude? If so, this career could be for you! Arbor Ridge at Huntersville located in Huntersville, NC is seeking to hire a Full-time (Monday through Friday) Memory Care Activities Director for our beautiful community. We have 22 residents in Memory Care. The purpose of this position is to develop and implement programming for our Memory Care residents that will facilitate community and socialization and provide them with meaningful and enriching activities. Recruit, coordinate and train volunteer members and help ensure employee involvement in the activities program. •We offer a great and affordable Benefits Package!!

Duties & Responsibilities Activities Program:

Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program to help meet the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and psycho-social needs of the residents in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors. Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information. Utilize community resources and entertainers to schedule various activities, including special events. Create monthly activities calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with enriching opportunities. Coordinate all special events, including holiday events. Conduct all activities as needed. Provide a forum for residents to meet monthly and share their ideas, thoughts and concerns regarding their activities. Ensure that residents are encouraged and assisted to attend activities that are of interest to them. Maintain an adequate supply of equipment for regular activities, keeping within budgetary guidelines. Coordinate activities involving other departments with the appropriate department head. Arrange transportation for regular and special outings. Drive residents in van/bus as needed. Provide opportunities for residents to engage in various community service projects. Carry out other duties as assigned by your supervisor, including any on-call responsibilities. Comply with the community's policies, training programs, and state and federal regulations.

Requirements:

Friendly, caring disposition with a desire to work with older adults. Minimum of 1 year experience as a memory care activity director. Previous Memory Care/Alzheimer's experience. Must show leadership abilities and work independently, efficiently and reliably. It is important to be an effective communicator, stimulating and motivating residents, volunteers and staff, while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. Experience in managing and maintaining a departmental budget and expenses. Engaging, enthusiastic, willing to learn and overflowing with creativity to share in planning new activities. Experience in volunteer recruitment and training (preferred). Current and valid Driver's License. Must have and maintain a good driving record. Ability to respond calmly in emergency situations. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, special events and holidays. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to undergo a background check and drug screening in accordance with local laws and regulations? Do you have experience as a Memory Care Activities Director?

Experience:

Memory Care/Alzheimer's:

1 year (Required)

Coordinating Activities:

1 year (Required)

Leadership:

1 year (Required)

Activities Director:

1 year (Required)

Good Driving Record:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person