Activities Director

2141 North Dan Jones Road, Avon, Indiana 46123

The Life Enrichment Director shall develop and implement meaningful activity and recreational programs for the entire community, including Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and Memory Care (MC). The programs must embrace and fulfill the needs, as well as varied interests of the residents while promoting or enhancing physical and psychosocial wellbeing.

• Plan and develop an effective resident activities program, including a variety of leisure and educational opportunities and activities for participation of residents of all ages, interests and physical limitations.
• Serve as a member of the facility’s management team to identify resident needs, submit recommendations and participate in decisions regarding program plans.
• Attend resident association meetings and work with committees of residents in an advisory and supportive capacity to identify resident and program needs.
• Provide a link between resident associations and staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement a daily activity program in compliance with Harmony Senior Services guidelines and standards.
• Plan a monthly program of activities for all levels of care (i.e., IL, AL and MC) per Harmony Senior Services guidelines.
• Meet with each new resident to complete the Resident Life Profile.
• Involve the Program Coordinator/Activities Assistant in activity programming whenever necessary.
• Consult regularly with families regarding resident’s participation in activities.
• Oversee programming budget and maintain expenses within budgeted guidelines.
• Maintain activities area and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Provide guidance and act as a resource to staff on the importance of life enrichment and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
• Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, resident’s families, visitors, and staff.
• Coordinate and oversee volunteer opportunities.

• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional who is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body, such as the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or have two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, with at least one year of full‐time experience in a long‑term care setting providing programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other related dementia.
• Be a Certified Dementia Practitioner or eligible for certification.
• Maintain applicable state requirements of dementia‑specific training.
• High level of ability in effective and succinct communication, written and oral, with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Have compassion for and desire to work with the senior population.
• Be a self‑starter and demonstrate the ability to work responsibly & independently as well as a team player.
• Be honest, fair, dependable, and respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Have experience planning, organizing and executing a varied schedule of life enrichment opportunities for all levels of seniors, from those who are very active to those with cognitive impairments resulting from Alzheimer’s and related dementias; have exceptional organizational skills.
• Be able to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff.
• Be able to supervise associates and set up and train volunteers.
• Be able to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Require current First Aid and CPR certification or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

• 401k + Full‑time & Part‑time Benefits Packages
• Employee Referral Bonus + Incentives (free meals, movie tickets, dining, automotive deals, retail discounts, finance/legal, consulting, electronics, and more!)
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work‑life balance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Telehealth, Flex Spending & Health Savings Account Options