Activities Director – McHenry County – Full Time
Job Location: Crystal Lake & Harvard Location
Pay Range: $16.00 – $19.00/hour
Work Location: In Person
Shepherd Premier Senior Living is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for seniors in a home-like environment. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and enriching community for our residents while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace for our team members.
Position Overview:
The Activities Director will plan and oversee recreational events and programs for residents. Create and lead activities such as cooking, arts and crafts, various types of musical sessions, and sports/games to enrich their social skills to promote active and fun lifestyles.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a monthly activity calendar and ensure it is posted throughout the home and meets state and company regulations.
- Recruit, organize, train and supervise resident volunteers to lead programs.
- Plan and maintain a budget of inventory for activities supplies and holiday decor.
- In charge of maintaining all holiday decor throughout homes.
- Oversee Bus Driver and transportation schedule.
- Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the resident’s activity program, and as necessary, modify accordingly.
- Attend and help host all staff development programs as assigned by the Director / Administrator.
- Plan and coordinate the home’s newsletter.
- Coordinate resident council to ensure resident input into the activity program.
Qualifications (Not-Required):
- Experience: Previous experience in a caregiving or related role preferred but not required.
- Certification: CBRF certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hiring. Standard precautions certification completed before starting on the floor. Medication pass certification not required, but preferred.
- Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and proficiency in basic computer skills.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist residents, stand for extended periods, and perform physical tasks related to caregiving.
- Background Check: Must pass a background check as required by facility policies.
Physical Demands:
- Flow of work demands visual acuity, and must have the ability to handle simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to identify hazards, comprehend consequences and determine action to be taken.
- Position requires walking or standing 75% of the time.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Must be able to move quickly, stand, walk, push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, and balance and carry supplies, as needed.
- Must have the ability to perform gross and fine motor skills.
- May be exposed to communicable diseases including influenza, HIV and hepatitis.
- May be exposed to cleaning chemicals, dust, and foul odors.
- During emergencies or natural disasters, may be required to report for duty as assigned by management for the duration of the disaster.
- May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays, when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed.
- Works in a senior community environment with regular exposure to chronically ill and frail elderly.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for advancement
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