Activities Director

CommuniCare Health Services

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hawthorne Healthcare Center is currently seeking the right individual for the position of Activities Director to manage our activities team! If you are a highly energetic, creative thinker with strong leadership skills, we invite you to join our team and help bring enjoyment to the lives of our residents! Prior management experience is required. This position may require driving, so an active driver's license with a good driving record is required.

Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable of activity practices, standards of practice, state practice acts and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Prior management, supervisory, or leadership experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must be able to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity practices.
• May be required to possess an active state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Prior management experience is required.
• This position may require driving, so an active driver's license with a good driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate all diversified resident-centered activities as needed
• Involve residents in planning individualized activities programs, oversee residents' participation, and advocate for residents regarding their needs, preferences, interests, and rights
• Participate in meetings including resident council meetings, family council meetings, department head meetings, 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 organizations in the community through outings and activities provided by volunteers
• Identify need for and perform disciplinary action as required

Benefits

• competitive wages
• PTO plans
• life and disability plans
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed