Activities Director

Clearviewhcmgmt; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearviewhcmgmt is seeking a caring and organized Activities Director for a full-time position starting May 1st. The role involves developing and leading programs for residents, engaging them in meaningful activities that promote their well-being. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and experience in managing recreational programs in a healthcare context.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Monthly Staff Appreciation Events

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Retirement Savings Plan

DailyPay Option

Uniforms Offered

Pay in lieu of benefits

PTO with accruals

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in social/recreational program and one year in a healthcare setting.
• Skill in recreational therapy for individuals with disabilities.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for activity programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activity programs tailored to resident needs.
• Promote activities within and outside the facility, ensuring resident safety.
• Maintain records of activities and participation progress.

Skills

Organization

Creativity

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree as a therapeutic recreation specialist

Certified Activity Director

State-approved training course

Job description

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Shift Type: Full-Time Activities Director

Start Date May 1st

Are you caring, approachable, flexible, organized, creative, and full of energy? If that sounds like you, then we want YOU to join our team! Help make a real difference in the lives of our residents and bring a little extra joy to their everyday experience!

As an Activities Director, you’ll develop, organize, and lead exciting programs tailored for our residents. Whether it's hosting fun activities inside or coordinating outdoor events (weather permitting!), you will make every resident feel engaged and valued!

This is your chance to bring positivity, creativity, and care to the lives of others while having a lot of fun along the way! Apply today and be part of something amazing!

We offer the following to our amazing staff:

• Career Growth Opportunities: We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events: Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
• DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
• Uniforms Offered: Ensuring a unified workplace environment.
• Pay in lieu of benefits (Mod Comp): Competitive compensation options.
• PTO with accruals: Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the resident’s plan of care and within the specified budget.
• Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, ensuring the safety and well-being of each resident at all times.
• Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.
• Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.
• Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.
• Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events
• Train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreational therapy.
• Assist the residents with organizing and maintaining an active Resident Council.
• Maintain all activity-related records required by regulations and Medical Records - activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

Meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:

• Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist; or
• Certified Activity Director by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or
• Two (2) years experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, in which one (1) year was full time in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting; or
• Prior completion of a state-approved training course.
• One (1) to two (2) years of management/supervisory experience.
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• 2 years of experience in activity programming.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with a high level of quality and productivity.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
  
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal-opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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