Activities Director – Full-Time
Westgate Gardens Care Center – Visalia, CA
Pay Range: $22–$24/hour BOE
Westgate Gardens Care Center is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Activities Director to lead our resident activities program. If you are passionate about enriching the lives of seniors and creating meaningful experiences for residents, we invite you to join our team!
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Competitive pay
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Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
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401(k) retirement plan
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Supportive and collaborative leadership team
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Career growth and advancement opportunities
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Employee appreciation and recognition programs
The primary purpose of the Activities Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local, and corporate regulations to ensure an ongoing program of meaningful activities that meets the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
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Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct resident-centered activities and programs
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Develop monthly activity calendars including group activities, outings, and in-room activities for residents unable to attend group functions
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Encourage resident participation in hobbies, crafts, games, reading, music, and social events
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Coordinate transportation arrangements for resident outings and appointments as needed
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Participate in resident assessments, care planning, and discharge planning processes
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Maintain accurate and descriptive activity documentation and progress notes
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Participate in Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Safety, Family Council, and department meetings
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Assist with survey preparation and plans of correction related to activity services
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Promote positive communication with residents, families, staff, and the community
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Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility guidelines
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Assist in supervising and supporting activity staff
Education & Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Minimum one year of experience in a long-term care setting preferred
Licenses & Certifications
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Activity Director certification required
Skills & Abilities
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Creative, organized, and resident-focused approach
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations
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Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling
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Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs
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Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
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Ability to assist residents during activities and outings
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Skilled nursing facility setting
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Low to moderate noise level
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Active, resident-centered environment
Westgate Gardens Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable laws.
