Activity Director

Peak Resources Wilmington, Inc•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

At Peak Resources, a leading NC skilled nursing, memory care and assisted living company, with nine locations across North Carolina, our top priority is providing a relaxing and comforting environment that focuses on the well-being and happiness of our residents. We strive to hire and employ the skilled staff who help our goals of enhancing the quality of the lives of our residents. We are currently seeking a qualified Director of Activities to join our team at Peak Resources Wilmington! Excellent compensation and benefits! Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, Paid time off (PTO), and participation in the company 401(k) retirement plan. Role Responsibilities: The Activity Director is responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. This includes the completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to and/or directing/delegating the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities and interests/preferences of each resident. The position may include supervision of an Activities Assistant.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Is licensed or registered as applicable and meets at least one of the following requirements below: Is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist, or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body or Has 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program, within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or Has completed a training course approved by the state.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient computer skills
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Directing the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program.
Completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment
Contributing to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities and interests/preferences of each resident.
Supervision of an Activities Assistant.