Activities Director

Chesterton Manor Healthcare; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Chesterton Manor Healthcare in Chesterton, IN is seeking a qualified Activities Director to lead the facility's activity program, ensure meaningful resident engagement, and coordinate with nursing staff.

The ideal candidate has long-term care activity experience, NCCAP certification, and strong organizational and communication skills to support residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Certified Activity Director or equivalent LTC experience preferred.
• NCCAP certification required.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain a monthly activity calendar with diverse activities.
• Assess residents' spiritual, social, recreational, and emotional needs.
• Encourage participation to build physical and educational skills.
• Coordinate with nursing for orders and resident safety in activities.
• Document activities and resident participation in PCC.
• Lead monthly Resident Council meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Resident-centered care

Education

Certified Activity Director (LTC)

NCCAP certification

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Activities Director – Full-Time

Chesterton Manor | Chesterton, IN

Chesterton Manor is seeking an experienced Activities Director to join our skilled nursing facility in Chesterton, IN.

The Activities Director plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the Activity Program to ensure the emotional, recreational, social, spiritual, and individual needs of residents are met and maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and create a monthly activity calendar, including movies, parties, games, projects, crafts, resources, and field trips.

• Identify and monitor the spiritual, social, recreational, and emotional needs of residents through routine interviews, visits, and consultations with residents and families.

• Encourage residents to develop physical and educational skills through participation in activities.

• Ensure nursing supervisors assist residents with activity selection in compliance with physicians' orders.

• Manage resident shopping requests.

• Assist with managing the smoking program.

• Coordinate monthly Resident Council meetings.

• Post and document resident activities in PointClickCare (PCC).

• Evaluate activity programs and resident participation to ensure activities remain meaningful and individualized.

Education & Qualifications:

• Certified Activity Director with long-term care experience preferred, or previous experience working under a Certified Activity Consultant required.

• NCCAP certification required.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

• COVID-19 vaccination required unless an approved exemption is presented upon hiring.

Benefits:

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

Education Assistance – New!

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition

• Up to $2,625 per year toward paying off a Non-Federal Nursing Student Loan

Health & Wellness

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Dental and Vision Care

• Telemedicine Program

Financial Security

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Savings Plan

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Commuter Benefits

• Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick)

Benefits, as well as bonuses and variable compensation plans, are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.

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