Activities Director

American Senior Communities, LLC; Columbus, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health & Wellness

Life in Balance

Career Growth

Team Culture

Job summary

American Senior Communities’ Hickory Creek at Columbus in Columbus, IN is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Director to plan, develop, and implement engaging recreational programs that enhance residents' quality of life. The role requires leadership to manage a team of Activity Assistants and to create age-appropriate activities for varied abilities.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, two years in a healthcare social/recreational program, and completion of an Activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years' experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting.
• Completion of an Activities Director training or a degree in recreational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement engaging recreational programs that enhance residents' quality of life.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Supportive Presence

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Activities Director training or degree in recreational therapy

Job description

HC COLUMBUS
Hickory Creek at Columbus | EC02
5480 EAST 25TH STREET
COLUMBUS, IN 47203, USA

HC COLUMBUS
Hickory Creek at Columbus | EC02
5480 EAST 25TH STREET
COLUMBUS, IN 47203, USA

Activity Director Opportunity at Hickory Creek at Columbus

$21.00/hr.- LTC Experience Preferred

The American Health Care Association recently recognized ASC as the 12th largest provider, yet #2 in quality among the nation’s 20 largest skilled nursing care companies. What that means for our team members is the opportunity to work in a company supported by strong clinical standards, proven processes, and a company committed to excellence. It’s something we’re incredibly proud of, and it reflects the kind of organization you can build a career with.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and organized Activity Director to plan, develop, and implement engaging recreational programs that enhance the quality of life for our residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for working with Seniors, and a talent for creating diverse and meaningful activity offerings.

Skills Needed:

• Leadership: The ability to monitor, mentor, lead and motivate a team of Activity Assistants to provide engaging and age-appropriate activities for the residents in our community.
• Creativity: Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that suit different physical and cognitive abilities.
• Supportive Presence: Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Time Management: Balancing daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity prep.
• Collaboration: Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED); and two years’ experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting and satisfactory completion of an Activities Director training or a degree in recreational therapy.
• Successful completion of a state approved or nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program or a CNA competency evaluation program.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, RelationshipsandExcellence

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

:

Motivations

:

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.