Activities Director Job at Forest Trace Senior Living, Lauderhill, FL

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  • Forest Trace Senior Living
  • Lauderhill, FL

Job Description

We are   looking for an Activities Director to join our team!

As the Activities Director, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive activities program that meets the spiritual, cultural, physical, intellectual, and social needs of our residents, enhancing their overall quality of life.

  Responsibilities:

  • Design and schedule a calendar of activities such as bingo, live entertainment, arts and crafts, outings and religious services.
  • Assess the needs of the residents. Observes when a resident's needs have changed and create an activity plan to encompass the changes.
  • Achieve the goal of keeping the residents engaged in our community.
  • Must be able to work well with others and be a team player.
  • Design and post creative monthly bulletin boards and activities calendar.
  • Lead large group activities, e.g. discussion groups, sing-a-longs, and exercise classes.
  • Help manage the facilities volunteer program
  • Manage staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs
  • Adhering to the approved budgets

Required:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in activity planning, event coordination, or related roles, preferably in a senior living or healthcare setting.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
  • First Aid Certification
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine passion for working with seniors.
  • Operate a VCR, DVD, and stereo system and ability to lift and carry supplies, and to move about the community to engage with residents.

Why Join us? we offer a competitive starting wage along with a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • A positive working environment
  • Growth Potential

The above statements are intended to be a general description. The omissionof a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if work is similar,related or logically assigned. Moreover, the description is subject to changeas the needs of the employer or position change.

We are a drug-free workplace, and all employees will undergo background anddrug screenings to ensure a safe, reliable, and productive work environment.These checks help us maintain the integrity of our team and ensure that allemployees can perform their duties safely and effectively.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring adiverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to theirrace, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protectedby state or federal law. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we complywith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable accommodationto qualified individuals. Qualified individuals are encouraged to discusspotential accommodations with the employer.

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