Activities Director

Excelsior Care Group; Charlotte Harbor (FL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical & Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Supportive, team-oriented work

Résumé du poste

Excelsior Care Group's Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center in Port Charlotte, FL seeks an energetic Activities Director to lead resident recreation and engagement programs. You will design meaningful activities that enhance quality of life and well-being for seniors in a skilled nursing setting.

The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strong leadership, and a passion for enriching residents' lives, with experience in social or recreation programs and familiarity with PCC and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in a social or recreation program within the last five years, including at least one year in a patient activities program in a healthcare setting.
• Qualified Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants may be considered.
• Completion of a state-approved activity training course preferred.
• Nursing home or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PCC preferred.

Responsabilités

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate activity programs tailored to residents’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
• Complete resident assessments and develop individualized activity care plans.
• Encourage resident and family involvement in activity planning and care plan development.
• Coordinate recreational programs, special events, community outings, and field trips, including transportation arrangements as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and other departments to support resident well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident participation, responses, and progress.
• Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, regulatory surveys, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Supervise, train, and support activity department staff.
• Provide departmental orientation, in-service education, and ongoing staff training.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and facility policies.
• Review departmental concerns, complaints, and survey findings, and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

PointClickCare (PCC)

Team collaboration

Empathy

Formation

State-approved activity training course

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

PointClickCare (PCC)

Description du poste

Activities Director

Facility: Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Salary: $50,000–$62,000 annually

Join Our Team!

Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and organized Activities Director to lead our resident recreation and engagement programs. In this role, you will develop meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life, support their individual interests and abilities, and promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well-being.

The ideal candidate brings creativity, leadership, and a passion for enriching the lives of seniors in a skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate activity programs tailored to residents’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
• Complete resident assessments and develop individualized activity care plans.
• Encourage resident and family involvement in activity planning and care plan development.
• Coordinate recreational programs, special events, community outings, and field trips, including transportation arrangements as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and other departments to support resident well-being.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident participation, responses, and progress.
• Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, regulatory surveys, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Supervise, train, and support activity department staff.
• Provide departmental orientation, in-service education, and ongoing staff training.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and facility policies.
• Review departmental concerns, complaints, and survey findings, and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, including at least one (1) year of full-time experience in a patient activities program in a healthcare setting.
• Qualified Occupational Therapists or Occupational Therapy Assistants may be considered.
• Completion of a state-approved activity training course preferred.
• Nursing home or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PointClickCare (PCC) preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• A compassionate, creative, and resident-focused approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Company perks and employee discounts

Background screening information:
Florida Clearinghouse