Activities Director

The Laurels of Heath; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

DailyPay

Paid time off

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Laurels of Heath is seeking an Activities Director to manage a comprehensive program for residents' physical, mental and social wellbeing. You will design multi-faceted activities, collaborate with staff and volunteers, and lead the activities team to engage guests daily.

Responsibilities include assessments, scheduling, and calendar management, with emphasis on compassionate care and resident engagement. Ohio location, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Licensed or registered by the State where practicing; eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional.
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program.
• OT/OTA qualification or state-approved training.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and develop care plans to design activities that meet guests' functional levels and interests.
• Offer activities that engage facility staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Assist with escorting guests to and from activities.
• Post monthly activity calendars.
• Manage Activities Assistants in facilitating guest engagement in activities.

Skills

Communication

Event Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Team Coordination

Education

State license or registration

Therapeutic recreation certification (preferred)

Job description

Do you have a passion for working with seniors? Are you a good communicator, have a fun-loving attitude and enjoy planning events?

When you join us as the Activities Director at The Laurels of Heath, you’ll manage an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the interests and physical, mental and psychological wellbeing of each guest.

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision.
• 401K with matching funds.
• DailyPay , a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Complete assessments and develop care plans to design activities that are multi-faceted, meet guests’ functional levels, and reflect the needs and interests of each guest.
• Offer activities that engage and involve facility, staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Assist with escorting guests to and from activities.
• Post monthly activity calendars.
• Manage Activities Assistants in facilitating guest engagement in activities.

Qualifications:

• Licensed or registered by the State in which practicing; and is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional OR
• Has two years of experience in a social or recreational program OR
• Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant OR
• Has completed a training course approved by the State

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.