Activity Director (Skilled Nursing)
About The Position
The Activity Director plans, schedules, coordinates, and presents meaningful activities suited to residents’ needs and interests and supportive of their physical, mental, and social well-being. The role ensures staff present activity programs appropriately and maintains records of activities and resident participation. The director also prepares a monthly newsletter and calendar for residents and families, helps team members identify opportunities to build meaningful connections with residents, gathers information for resident biographies, and maintains an appropriate activities inventory within budget constraints.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least 2 years of experience in an Activity Assistant or Activity Director position in long-term care.
- Passion and enthusiasm for working with older adults.
- Patience and sensitivity when working with others.
- Reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- College specialization preferred.
- Activities Director Certification (Certified Recreational Therapist) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and present a fresh and varied schedule of meaningful activities and events.
- Prepare a monthly newsletter and calendar for distribution to residents and families.
- Educate, train, and encourage team members about opportunities to make meaningful connections with patients and residents.
- Obtain information to compile a biography for each patient or resident.
- Maintain an appropriate level of activities inventory within budget constraints.
- Ensure activity programs are appropriately presented by staff.
- Maintain records of activities and resident participation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan repayment programs.
- Local deals and weekly perks program (PerkSpot).
- 401(k).
- Paid time off plan.
- Pet insurance discount.
- DailyPay option.
- Purchasing Power online purchase/payroll deduction program.
- Entertainment ticket discounts through Tickets at Work.
- Employee assistance plan for employees and their families.
- Employee hardship/crisis fund through Helping Friends Foundation.
- Auto and home insurance employee discount.
- In-facility education programs and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
