Lorien Elkridge is adding an Activities Director for our Assisted Living community of 48 apartments. In this role, you will focus on social, recreational and therapeutic activities for each resident.Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.*Benefits** $50,000 - $52,000 / Salary (commensurate with experience)* 80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of sick (accrual based)* 6 Personal Days* 7 Paid Major Holidays* Carefirst Medical Package* HRA Fund* Tuition Assistance* 401 K - 50% Match* FSA* EAP*Duties and Responsibilities** Promote participation during each event* Provide an activities program tailored to the needs of the residents* Create and Plan a diverse activities program and calendar (weekly/Monthly)* Perform assessments and documentation to ascertain physical, cognitive and emotional abilities and determine ​residents' interests and expectations regarding leisure time* Attend to administrative concerns* Collaborate and Consult with staff* Train, manage, monitor and provide useful resources for assistants* Purchasing activates supplies and document in budget* Advertise events so residents and staff can attend/participate* Compile periodic reports* Seek vendors for outside entertainment bookings*Requirements** Activity Director Certification or CTRS, preferred* 2+ Years of experience with the elderly population and activities* Must possess patience, compassion and excellent communication skills and a cheerful disposition* Committed to fostering well-being and fun* Willingness to avail yourself for occasional weekend work (Manager on Duty rotation)* Appropriate training and/or certification is encouraged (certification can be acquired through the company-application will be required)* Point Click Care experienceLorien Elkridge is rated one of the best Nursing Homes in U.S. News and the Baltimore Sun. We're Lorien's newest five-star community in Howard County, conveniently located off of Rt. 100 and near Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties. Here, there's an infectious spirit in those who deliver and receive skilled nursing, assisted living, sub-acute rehabilitation and outpatient therapy. We have recently expanded to include private skilled nursing rooms and brand-new Assisted Living apartments. Recently voted Baltimore's Best Elder Care!_Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status._Job Type: Full-timePay: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceAbility to Relocate:* Elkridge, MD 21075: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person