Job Description

Heritage Avonlea of Olathe, a 51 bed assisted living facility, is seeking an experienced Activity Director. The department head position is responsible for planning and organizing individual and group recreation programs to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of residents. The Activity Director is responsible for communicating available programs to residents and encouraging participation. They will ensure residents' lives are maintained to the fullest extent possible by providing activities and contacts within the community.

• Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
• Lead/oversee individual and group programs on a daily basis, encouraging resident participation.
• Design a creative and exciting life enrichment program to meet the needs and interests/health of residents.
• Plan, Publish and Post a monthly calendar of activities that will enrich the interests/health of residents.
• Develop and distribute a monthly newsletter.
• Ensure Life Enrichment Programs meet all state, federal, and other regulations.
• Coordinate special events and holiday celebrations.
• Social interaction with residents and their families.
• Work with other members of the management team.
• Maintain a monthly budget.
• Conduct resident council meetings.
• Involve day day care residents in programming
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday with the occasional need to work on the weekends.

• Possess a positive and fun personality
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must take direction well.
• Strong written, communication and computer skills.

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