Activities Director

CommuniCare • Greenfield, WI

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Greenfield Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities Director to manage its activities team and support residents’ enjoyment and quality of life. The role plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates diversified, resident-centered activities; involves residents in planning individualized programs; oversees participation; and advocates for residents’ needs, preferences, interests, and rights. The director also maintains activity records and reports, participates in required meetings, may assist with fundraising, and builds positive community relationships through outings and volunteer-provided activities. The position may require driving and may involve taking disciplinary action when needed.

Candidates need prior management experience and either a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field, or completion of the 90-hour course for activity professionals with continuing education. The posting describes this as a full-time, salaried position. Salary is $50,000–$55,000 annually.

Requirements

• Prior management experience is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field, or completion of the 90-hour course for activity professionals and continuing education.
• Knowledge of activity practices, standards of practice, state practice acts and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities.
• Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing activity practices.
• An active state driver’s license may be required; the posting also specifies a good driving record if driving is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a long-term care environment.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Prior management, supervisory, or leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation (preferred).
• Completion of the 90-hour state-approved Indiana Activity Course.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate diversified, resident-centered activities as needed.
• Involve residents in planning individualized activity programs, oversee participation, and advocate for residents’ needs, preferences, interests, and rights.
• Participate in resident council, family council, department head, and other committee meetings as required.
• Maintain records and reports related to activities.
• May participate in fundraising events.
• Promote positive relationships with individuals, businesses, and community organizations through outings and activities provided by volunteers.
• Identify the need for and perform disciplinary action as required.
• Manage the activities team.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and PTO plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager