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Harvest Home Senior Living
Activity 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.
$53,057 / year median in South Carolina
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary As the overseer of Harvest Home's Social Engagement and Enrichment (S.E.E.) Program, this position creates purposeful, meaningful, and engaging activities for seniors living with all stages of dementia. The ideal candidate will have experience working with older adults with dementia and a passion for recognizing each resident's unique abilities, interests, and life experiences. This role works closely with an upbeat administrative team, providing guidance and support to caregivers while helping residents enjoy meaningful daily activities. A background in healthcare, therapy, education, or a related field is preferred. If you are creative, compassionate, energetic, and passionate about serving seniors, we would love for you to join our positive, supportive Christian environment. Benefits include unlimited paid time off (PTO) and healthcare insurance benefits available after 90 days of employment. Responsibilities
- Promotes Harvest Home mission and philosophy in daily work.
- Provides the caregivers and volunteers with planned daily activities and equipment.
- Provides assessment and documentation of resident participation in group and /or individual social/recreational programs.
- Carries out specific activities such as events, resident outings, more involved projects, entertainment, etc.
- Purchase and organize activity supplies appropriately and within provided budget.
- Take pictures of Harvest Home events, activities, and residents per their HIPAA preferences.
- Reports any abuse, suspected abuse or alleged abuse to the appropriate agency(s).
- Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications
- Enjoys working with the elderly; relates well to seniors.
- Able to lead and motivate people; excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Able to communicate well.
- Able to lead and carry out activities set out before them with directions.
- Enjoys thinking of new ideas/being creative.
- Takes initiative to problem solve.
- Professional appearance and attitude.
- Holds a valid driver's license of the appropriate type and a driving record which meets Harvest Home insurance standards.