Certified Activity Director

CommuniCare•Clarksville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Wedgewood Healthcare Center is seeking a highly energetic, creative thinker with strong leadership skills to manage their activities team. This role involves bringing enjoyment to the lives of residents by planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating diverse resident-centered activities. The Activities Director will involve residents in planning individualized activities, oversee their participation, and advocate for their needs, preferences, interests, and rights. The position requires participation in various meetings, maintaining records, and potentially assisting with fundraising events. Promoting positive community relationships through volunteer activities is also a key aspect of the role. This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive wages, benefits, and PTO plans.

Requirements

Must be certified as an Activity Director
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.

Nice To Haves

May be required to possess an active state driver's license.
May be required to possess a CDL license to drive a vehicle seating 16 passengers or more.

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