Activities Director

CommuniCare Health Services; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Activities Director, where your creativity and leadership will enhance the lives of residents. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to plan and manage diverse activities, ensuring residents' needs and preferences are met. You will work closely with a dedicated team, fostering positive community relationships and advocating for residents. Enjoy competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside a supportive work environment that values your contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

PTO Plans

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in activity practices and standards for long-term care.
• Prior management experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate resident-centered activities.
• Maintain records and promote community relationships.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Activity Planning

Communication Skills

Independent Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Education

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Management Experience in Healthcare

Job description

Lake Pointe Health Center is currently seeking the right individual for the position of Activities Director to manage our activities team! If you are a highly energetic, creative thinker with strong leadership skills, we invite you to join our team and help bring enjoyment to the lives of our residents!

Job duties may include:

1. Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate all diversified resident-centered activities as needed

2. Involve residents in planning individualized activities programs, oversee residents' participation, and advocate for residents regarding their needs, preferences, interests, and rights

3. Participate in meetings including resident council meetings, family council meetings, department head meetings, and other committee meetings as required

4. Maintain records and reports related to activities

5. May participate in fundraising events

6. Promote positive relationships with individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community through outings and activities provided by volunteers

7. Identify need for and perform disciplinary action as required

We have a great knowledgeable staff, and we are looking for someone that wants to be a part of an experienced, caring team. This is a full time, salaried position which will enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and PTO plans.

Qualifications:

1. Must be knowledgeable of activity practices, standards of practice, state practice acts and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

2. Prior management, supervisory, or leadership experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.

3. Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

4. Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.

5. Must be able to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities.

6. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity practices.

7. May be required to possess an active state driver's license.

8. May be required to possess a CDL license to drive a vehicle seating 16 passengers or more.

9. Must be certified as a CTRS

Benefits:

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

About Us:

A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients and family members care for and about one another.