Activity Director- Assisted Living Community

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Location: Hawthorne, NJ

Department: Assisted Living

Posted: 2/28/2025

Location Name: *Van Dyk Park Place

Wage: Depends on Experience

Position Type: Full Time

Activity Director – Assisted Living Community

Van Dyk Park Place is continually recognized as the gold standard among health care employers. We received the #2 national ranking by Fortune for the Best Workplaces for Aging Services, the AHCA National Quality Silver Award, the Top Workplace award, the Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year award, and Senior Advisor Best of Senior Living Award.

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Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a wide range of recreational activities tailored to the needs and preferences of residents.

• Develop and implement a monthly activity calendar that addresses residents’ individual and group needs.

• Provide personalized activities, encourage hobbies, and ensure opportunities for educational development.

• Assist residents with errands, doctor appointments, and other necessary transportation needs.

• Build relationships with the local community and resident families to enhance offerings and encourage supportive network.

• Create clubs and interest groups that are important to residents.

• Oversee the planning and coordination of special events such as holiday celebrations, outings, and themed parties, ensuring they are accessible and enjoyable for all residents.

• Develop, administer, and maintain department policies, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations

• Ensure all activities and programs comply with relevant local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.

• Lead and manage the Activity Department employees providing training, guidance, performance evaluations, schedules, and timesheet completion.

• Assist in staff recruitment, training, and corrective action.

• Manage the budget for the Activity Department ensuring resources are used efficiently to maximize resident benefits.

• Foster positive relationships with residents, involving them and their families in activity planning.

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating effective activity programs.

• Strong leadership skills to manage and develop staff, oversee departmental functions, and execute strategic objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work, Gerontology, or a related healthcare field.

• At least 3-5 years of experience working in senior care, particularly in a therapeutic recreation or activities role within an assisted living or long-term care setting.

• Valid certification from National Certification for Activity Professional or similar organization preferred

Benefits

• Group medical, vision, dental, Rx, Life Insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid Time Off

• Free meals provided

• Holiday raffles/gifts

• Thanksgiving turkey

• Recognition programs for performance and years of service

• Suggestion programs and staff surveys for workplace enhancement

• Employee appreciation events

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