Director of Activities - Salem Terrace

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.


Friendship is seeking a Director of Activities to join our Salem Terrace Team. The Director of Activities is responsible for the creation, implementation and advertising of all resident activities and functions at the Assisted Living facility. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and require some evenings, weekends, and holidays.


Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 1-3 years’ experience in an activities program for a long-term care facility preferred


Responsibilities:

• Continuously develop and implement activity programs designed to meet the physical, mental, emotional, social and therapeutic needs of the residents
• Oversee the transportation of residents to social activity programs inside and outside of the facility
• Develop and oversee large community events for facility residents, families, staff members and guests.
• Maintain & Organize Supplies needed for holidays, seasonal décor and community events
• Assess and meet each new admission to determine individual needs, hobbies and interests
• Complete and oversee all documentation for activities are carried out with residents; maintain schedules for different care levels and ensure they are followed
• Supervise staff of Activities Coordinators
• Continually evaluate the effectiveness of the departmental operating procedures and recommend changes as needed
• Perform a variety of administrative functions pertaining to departmental operations including development of departmental policies and procedures and delegation of work assignments to volunteers
• Prepare, monitor and enforce departmental budget
• Monitors and purchases supplies
• Write monthly newsletter and activities calendar and distributes both in a timely fashion
• Attends all in-services as directed per facility requirements


Benefits for full time positions include:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Paid Time Off

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Education Assistance

• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

• Employee Assistance Program


Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.