Activities Director

About the position

Webster 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! This is a full time, salaried position which will enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and PTO plans.

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

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
• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation (preferred) or related field or 90-hr. course for activity professionals and continuing education
• 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

Benefits

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