Activities Director

CommuniCare Health; Martinsburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and disability insurance

PTO

Job summary

CommuniCare Health is seeking an Activities Director in Martinsburg, WV. You will lead the activities team to plan and deliver resident-centered programs, evaluating and organizing diverse activities for residents.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or a 90-hour course, plus prior management experience. A valid driver’s license may be required to support community outings and program implementation.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of activity practices and long-term care regulations.
• Prior management, supervisory, or leadership experience in healthcare preferred.
• Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or 90-hour course and continuing education required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate diversified resident-centered activities.
• Involve residents in planning and advocate for their needs and rights.
• Participate in resident, family, and department head meetings and other committees.
• Maintain records and reports related to activities; participate in fundraising events.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff supervision

Planning & organizing

Communication

Independent decision making

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

90-hour course for activities professionals

Job description

## Activities DirectorApply: Martinsburg Healthcare Center: Full time: Posted Today: R-0000122429**Job Address:**209 Clover StMartinsburg, WV 25404**Martinsburg Healthcare 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!Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field or have completed the 90 hour course for activities professionals and continuing education. Prior management experience is required. This position may require driving, so an active driver's license with a good driving record is required.**Job duties may include:*** Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate all diversified resident-centered activities as needed* Involve residents in planning individualized activities programs, oversee residents' participation, and advocate for residents regarding their needs, preferences, interests, and rights* Participate in meetings including resident council meetings, family council meetings, department head meetings, and other committee meetings as required* Maintain records and reports related to activities* May participate in fundraising events* Promote positive relationships with individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community through outings and activities provided by volunteers* Identify need for and perform disciplinary action as requiredWe 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:*** 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.* Prior management, supervisory, or leadership experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.* Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation (preferred) or related field or 90-hr. course for activity professionals and continuing education.* Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.* Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.* Must be able to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities.* Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity practices.* May be required to possess an active state driver's license.**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.