Activities Director - Temporary
Whittier Glen Assisted Living · Whittier, CA · 1 wk ago
Administrative$21–$22/hrTemporary
The Activity Supervisor plans, implements, and oversees the Activities program for our residents. Works in conjunction with the Activities staff to create a multi-faceted daily/monthly calendar that is appropriate for all care levels and includes events that encourage resident individuality, participation, and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that the activities program promotes a feeling of independence, a sense of fulfillment, and accomplishment for residents.
- Provides a well-balanced daily and monthly calendar of programs and events of interest to the residents.
- Routinely seeks and is open to resident feedback on activity likes/dislikes and on suggestions for future programs.
- Establishes and maintains community partnerships to offer a wide variety of choices for residents and collaborates with other organizations/businesses to promote joint programming.
- Provides opportunities for residents to engage in volunteer projects in the surrounding community.
- Ensures that activities supplies are ordered and available for use.
- Transports residents to various activities and events in the community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED. Prefer college degree in Recreation Therapy or Human Services and/or two (2) years of equivalent work experience in the field.
- Prior experience in small group socialization and creative programming for older adults preferred.
- Prior experience in managing staff and volunteers.
- Current CPR/first aid certification.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record with no major violations.
Skills
- Is energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, and imaginative.
- Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and staff and be an effective, empathetic listener.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- PTO
Pay
$21 - $22 per hour (DOE)
Guided by our CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second (Employee First!), Ownership.