Activities Director

First Atlantic Healthcare; Dexter (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Education reimbursement

Full benefits

Flexible savings account

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee assistance

Job summary

First Atlantic Healthcare's Dexter Health Care in Dexter, ME, seeks an Activities Director to lead resident engagement and enrichment programs. You will plan, organize, and direct activities that promote physical well‑being, social connection, and cognitive stimulation, working with volunteers and the care team.

As part of the leadership staff, you report to the facility Administrator. We offer flexible shifts, education reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include ability to work with residents with cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with high energy and enthusiasm.
• Experience coordinating volunteers and developing a volunteer program.
• Strong documentation and program implementation skills.
• Genuine care for elderly and disabled residents in a nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct a program of activities for all residents.
• Provide opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression.
• Support residents’ physical, emotional, and cognitive needs and family exploration of hobbies.
• Collaborate with the facility leadership team and report to the Administrator.
• Coordinate volunteers and maintain detailed activity records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer coordination

Organizational skills

Energy & enthusiasm

Creativity

Education

Therapeutic recreation degree

Certified activity coordinator

2 years in resident activities program

State-approved training course

Job description

About Us

Dexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Activities Director

A critical part of our Resident's care, the ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR provides opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs. The Director will work with team members to plan, organize, and direct a program of activities available to all residents of the facility. Additionally, providing assistance to the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and family to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities. As part of the facility leadership team, the Director reports to the facility Administrator.

We want to support your work and life balance and would love to speak with you about what interests you!

• Flexible Shifts
• Tuition and education reimbursement
• Access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
• Employee Assistance Program

Minimum Qualifications

• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Experience in working with volunteers and ability to organize and develop volunteer program.
• Organization, documentation, and implementation of detailed programs.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.

Meet At Least One Of The Following Criteria

• Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist, music therapist, art therapist; or
• Certified activity coordinator by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, in which one year was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting; or
• Prior completion of a state-approved training course, or willingness to complete a state approved training course within six months of employment.
• Excellent creative and communication skills.