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Harvest Home Senior Living
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.
$50,967 / year median in Wisconsin
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary Responsible for planning and directing daily resident activities. Encourages participation of the residents in those activities and coordinates the volunteer program for Harvest Home. 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.