Activities Director
Activities Director
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Job Description
Activities Director:
A critical part of our Residents care the ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR provides opportunities for entertainment exercise relaxation and expression and fulfills basic psychological social and spiritual needs. The Director will work with team members to plan organize and direct a program of activities available to all residents of the facility. Additionally providing assistance to the physically emotionally and cognitively impaired individual and family to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities. As part of the facility leadership team the Director reports to the facility Administrator.
We want to support your work and life balance and would love to speak with you about what interests you!
- Flexible Shifts
- Tuition and education reimbursement
- Access to full benefits; medical dental vision life and disability
- Flexible savings account including medical & dependent care
- Paid Time Off available to all employees
- 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
- Employee Assistance Program
Minimum Qualifications:
- Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive physical or sensory disabilities.
- Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm
- Experience in working with volunteers and ability to organize and develop volunteer program.
- Organization documentation and implementation of detailed programs.
- Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.
Meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist music therapist art therapist; or
- Certified activity coordinator by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or
- Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years in which one year was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting; or
- Prior completion of a state-approved training course or willingness to complete a state approved training course within six months of employment.
- Excellent creative and communication skills.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
