Senior Living Communities
Activity Director/Recreational Therapist Manager
Bridgewater, New Jersey•Full-time
$70,000+ annually
$70,000+ annually
About the Job
At Laurel Circle, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work®—and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.
Why Choose Laurel Circle?
- A Culture of Growth and Teamwork: We foster an environment where your contributions are celebrated, and your personal and professional growth is encouraged.
- Make a Difference: Your work will enrich the lives of our residents and fellow team members, creating a lasting positive impact in our community.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values each member's input, promotes collaboration, and strives to create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.
We’re Looking for Activity Director/Recreational Therapist Manager (Senior Living).
As the Activity Director/Recreational Therapist Manager you will be responsible for the cohesion and teamwork of the Life Enrichment Leaders to deliver outstanding customer service and develop an enriching community program for the members that integrates and meets their interests and needs into their daily routine.
Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represents the campus in a positive manner while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for members and employees alike. Works within the campus programs to promote safety and the well-being of all members and employees.
- Upholds the Company’s Mission Statement.
- Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to members and employees as confidential.
- Supervises Life Enrichment Leaders. Also responsible for the training and onboarding for this position.
- Meets and interviews new members and family members to learn of member preferences, lifelong interests, favorite things, and daily routines.
- Develops relationships with organizations in the local community, including but not limited to, galleries, museums, theaters, acting groups, chamber of commerce, men’s clubs, and women’s clubs.
- Leads and/or participates in scheduled activities, encourages member participation, tracks and maintains attendance, participation, and member satisfaction, utilizes input and suggestions from members and member families on how to improve activities, and provides alternate activities or confirms substitutes due to absence.
- Assists in providing adaptations for members’ individual needs (environment accessibility, leadership techniques, and adaptations).
- Responsible to set up on time and clean in a timely manner all areas utilized for activities and programming. Also maintains cleanliness of all areas designated as activities spaces, including storage closets and offices, as well as any common areas where activities will take or have taken place.
- Communicates with the Concierge to assist members with sign-ups for transportation, activities, outings, and distribution of games, puzzles, etc.
- With the assistance of the Life Enrichment Leaders recruits, organizes, trains, and supervises volunteers providing assistance with or conducting activities for the Healthcare Department.
- Develops a plan to individually recognize members’ birthdays-cards, balloons, flowers, special dessert in the dining room, etc.
- Prepares monthly calendar items that may include, but is not limited to promotion of planned special activities and other matters of interest to the members.
- Organizes, facilitates, supports, and assists in the operation of Member Council/Resident Council meetings.
- Keeps an updated inventory of all equipment, supplies, and tools utilized within the department.
- Must adhere to state regulations for proper documentation in residents’ charts for activities/programming. May be required to participate in care plan meetings as requested by the Healthcare Administrator.
- Adheres to the budgetary guidelines assigned to the Member Services Department.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This business is 24-7, 365 days a year, thus in this position one must remain flexible and be willing to meet the needs of the community as necessary.
- Occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.
- Responsible for knowledge of fire and safety procedures including those involving blood-borne pathogens.
- Remains in proper attire at all times and maintains a high standard of appearance per Professional Appearance policy.
- Participates in professional improvement workshops, seminars and meetings which allow continued education on current affairs in geriatric activity management.
- Interacts well with marketing tours and prospective Members.
- Maintains excellent Member and employee relations. Handles complaints and recommendations constructively.
- Completes company assigned monthly training sessions via the Relias website.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Healthcare Administrator.
- Occasionally, you may be required to operate a vehicle of your own or a Company-owned vehicle for designated Company purposes or facilitate a resident/member needs and/or requests.
PREREQUISITES:
Education:
Education:
- Activities certification desired.
- Four year college or university degree in Recreation Therapy or similar field desired.
Direct Previous Experience:
- Two years' experience with geriatrics required.
- Two years' experience in a similar activities position required.
All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility.