Activities Director 

Pay Rate: $39-$42/HR
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

Join our team in a distinguished 5-Star community located in the scenic area of San Rafael. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in an environment where the staff, residents, and their families are deeply committed to fostering a culture of care, dignity, and respect for everyone. Be part of a community that not only values exceptional service but lives it every day.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, develop, implement, and coordinate a resident-centered activity program that caters to both group and individual therapeutic and recreational needs.
• Encourage participation in activities among assisted living and dementia care residents.
• Meet regularly with assisted living and dementia care staff to coordinate activities that meet individual needs and provide support to caregivers and activity coordinators.
• Assess residents' interests and functions in activities, monitor changes, and communicate these to the social services coordinator or Resident Care Director.
• Participate in weekly resident care plan meetings and assessments.
• Plan, schedule, and manage the monthly activity calendar, ensuring a variety of physical, emotional, recreational, and spiritual activities are offered.
• Develop relationships with community resources, adult education, internship programs, and volunteer sources for creative programming.
• Interview new residents to determine their activity, recreational, and spiritual needs, and integrate these into the activity program.
• Manage the activity program within budget constraints.
• Arrange transportation for residents to places of worship, shopping, medical appointments, and social outings.
• Work with the Spiritual Care and other departments to address the psycho-social needs of residents through activity programming.
• Conduct or facilitate training programs to raise awareness of therapeutic activities and integrate them into residents’ daily routines.
• Coordinate the purchasing and sales functions of the Community Country Store, maintain inventory, and balance monthly receipts.
• Promote a safe environment within the community by focusing on fire and accident prevention and safety awareness.
• Facilitate monthly resident activity committee meetings and implement recommendations.
• Coordinate resident satisfaction surveys and respond appropriately to the results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in therapeutic activity (music, drama, art, recreation, or a related area) is preferred.
• Experience in directly providing therapeutic activities in a long-term care setting.
• Experience in developing therapeutic programs.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Working knowledge of Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8.
• Current First Aid Certification.
• Availability to work beyond normal business hours, on weekends, holidays, and in severe weather situations as necessary.
• Sensitivity to working with older adults and knowledge of the aging process.
• Ability to interact successfully with residents, volunteers, family, and staff.
• Must exhibit initiative, energy, and creativity in developing programming to meet resident needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay structure.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance.
• Paid holidays, allowing employees to enjoy time off on special days.
• Retirement plans, providing financial security for the future.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring broad health coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts to manage health and dependent care expenses more efficiently.
• Tuition Reimbursement to promote career advancement and personal growth.
• Additional benefits that enhance overall employee satisfaction and well-being.

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