Activities Director

THE LAURELS OF HEATH, LLC; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401K with matching funds

DailyPay access

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A skilled nursing and rehabilitative provider is seeking an Activities Director in Newark, Ohio, to lead a program of activities for seniors. Responsibilities include assessments, care plan development, and engaging guests in various activities. Qualified candidates should hold appropriate licenses and have relevant experience in social or recreational programs. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401K matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or registered by the State and eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist.
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program is acceptable.
• Occupational therapist or assistant qualifications are valid.
• Completion of a state-approved training course is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and develop care plans for activities.
• Engage staff, volunteers, and visitors in activities.
• Escort guests to and from activities.
• Post monthly activity calendars.
• Manage Activities Assistants to facilitate engagement.

Skills

Good communication

Fun-loving attitude

Education

License or registration in State

Eligibility for therapeutic recreation certification

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.