Activity Director -Orchards of Alliance

Description:

Activity Director

For over the last seventy years, The Orchards have continued the traditional values inspired by the Fox Family: respect for one another, concern for each resident’s well-being, and encouragement of individual interests and enjoyment of life’s pleasures. These values are a gift The Orchards staff members share every day with residents and each other.

Position Summary

The Activity Director plans, organizes, and oversees activity programs designed to meet the interests and physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of each resident within the assisted living setting. This role ensures activities promote resident engagement, independence, and quality of life while maintaining compliance with facility policies and applicable state and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate and organized leader who is passionate about enhancing the resident experience, fostering meaningful engagement, and creating a positive, person-centered environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Promote and support The Orchards' mission, vision, and core values.
• Demonstrate effective leadership by fostering open communication, addressing zero-tolerance behaviors, and maintaining positive working relationships with supervised employees.
• Supervise, assign tasks to, and recognize activity department staff.
• Establish priorities and organize workflow to ensure quality programming and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a collaborative and team-oriented approach while supporting resident-centered care initiatives.

Activity Planning & Resident Engagement

• Plan, organize, and conduct activity programs that address the interests, preferences, and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of residents.
• Develop and produce monthly activity calendars based on resident needs and interests.
• Listen to residents' desires and preferences to create meaningful and individualized programming opportunities.
• Coordinate resident participation in both in-house and community-based activities.
• Arrange for outside vendors, entertainers, and community organizations to provide activities and programs for residents.
• Consult with appropriate personnel to plan and coordinate activities, special events, and celebrations.
• Coordinate resident escorts to and from activities as needed.
• Decorate for holidays, seasonal events, and special occasions.

Department Management & Compliance

• Monitor and manage the department budget.
• Ensure the activities department operates in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of activity schedules and related communication materials.
• Attend required meetings, in-service training sessions, and continuing education programs.
• Complete annual state-mandated training requirements.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises employees within the Activities Department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• One-year certificate in activities, social services, occupational therapy, or a related field from a college, community college, or technical school required.
• Three to six months of related experience as an Activities Assistant, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Completion of all required annual state-mandated training and in-service education programs.

Certifications and Licensure

• Activity Director Certified (ADC) credential preferred.
• Ability to maintain required continuing education credits in accordance with certification requirements.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively with residents, staff, families, and community members. The employee frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches, handles materials, and assists residents during activities and events. Duties may include pushing wheelchairs, assisting residents using walkers, lifting supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and transporting residents weighing up to 200 pounds in wheelchairs.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why Join the Orchards?

At The Orchards, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where employees are valued, residents are respected, and professional growth is encouraged.

The Orchards is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees and applicants. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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