Activities Director

Winding Trails Post Acute in; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enriching the lives of residents in a skilled nursing facility. As the Activities Director, you'll create exciting and meaningful experiences tailored to the interests of our residents. Your role will involve planning diverse activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering community involvement. With competitive pay, healthcare benefits, and opportunities for continuous training, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a real difference in the lives of those you serve. If you're passionate about enhancing the quality of life for others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursing care facility, preferably in activity coordination.
• Ability to evaluate residents' needs and create engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities that meet residents' therapeutic needs.
• Foster communication between staff, residents, and families.
• Keep detailed records of activities and resident responses.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Activity Planning

Communication

Documentation

Community Involvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or behavioral sciences

Certification Council for Activity Professionals (ADC or ACC)

Occupational therapist or assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Activities Director (Healthcare)

We are Hiring a Life Enrichment Director!

At Winding Trails Post Acute, we're more than just a skilled nursing facility—we're a community of compassionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care. Our commitment extends beyond medical expertise; it's about creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where residents feel like family.

What to expect:

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for those with either: National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (ADC or ACC) Certificate or a COTA license

A Life Enrichment Director will plan, coordinate, supervise, and manage the Life Enrichment Department. Identifies the therapeutic and recreational needs of individual and coordinates programs to meet these needs on a group or individual basis.

What to Expect: As the Activities Director, you'll be the mastermind behind our vibrant activity program. Your mission is to create exciting and meaningful experiences that cater to the interests and needs of our residents.

Activity Planning: Dream up and organize a variety of fun activities, from group outings to in-room entertainment for our bed-bound residents.

Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest regulations and professional standards to ensure our activities are top-notch.

Communication: Be the friendly face that fosters great communication between staff, residents, families, and the community.

Community Involvement: Get involved in community planning and represent our facility in a positive light.

Quality Improvement: Help us continuously improve by developing plans to address any quality deficiencies.

Discharge Planning: Play a key role in discharge planning and resident assessments.

Transportation Coordination: Arrange transportation for residents to ensure they never miss out on the fun.

Documentation: Keep detailed and engaging records of all activities and resident responses.

Why Winding Trails Post Acute?

Competitive pay

Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)

401k with match (Full-time only)

Paid Time Off (Full-time only)

Sick Leave

Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Fun environment and a great staff to work with!

Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful candidates:

Certification Council for Activity Professionals (ADC or ACC), or

An occupational therapist or assistant with at least one year of experience in a nursing care facility, or

A person with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or behavioral sciences with at least one year of experience in a nursing care facility, or

A person with at least two years of experience in social or recreational program work, with at least one year in a healthcare setting, willing to complete a training course for activity professionals.

Appropriate licensure to drive facility bus

Ability to work with all residents and families to evaluate residents' needs.

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Knowledgeable with computer applications; Microsoft Office.

Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 DOE

Ready to make a difference?

Join us at Winding Trails Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!