Activity Director

The Maples at Centennial has amazing things happening every day! Do you want to be part of a team that considers every detail in making the lives of our residents the best that it can be? We currently have an opening for an ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

**SAME DAY PAY OFFERED**

Responsibilities and Duties

Plans, schedules and implements an innovative, evidence based, seven days per week activity program that is engaging and incorporates the following:

o Emotional

o Intellectual

o Physical

o Social

o Spiritual

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR WILL

• Organizes and/or conducts outings that are of interest to residents.

• Arranges for resident parties and entertainment.

• Promotes participation and individual resident interaction by developing an understanding of resident’s interests and programming to those interests.

• Shows a consistent ability to coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrates a positive attitude and works well under pressure.

• Participates in the care planning process by attending care plan meetings, providing specific information and observations of the Guest’s needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.

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Physical Demands:

• Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely through the building and to assist, while involved in activities or transportations.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and peripheral vision.

• Ability to remain calm under stress.

• Able to carry out essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and/or others.

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR Minimum Qualifications:

• Must pass background screen

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and communicate appropriate activities that promote participation and enthusiasm among the residents.

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties/projects within the time allotted. Use effective time management skills.

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR Education and/or Experience:

• Experience working in a group setting with elders is preferred.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human service or recreation therapy preferred.

• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.

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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Eligibility for state certification as an activity director preferred.

• Valid state Driver’s License as required by property and/or state.

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Benefits

Full time positions including the following benefits:

• Paid Holidays

• 401k

• Paid Vacation

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.