Activities Director

AristaCare Health Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Supportive Work Environment

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services is seeking a creative and compassionate Activities Director to oversee and manage the facility's Recreation and Activities Department. The role develops engaging programs to support residents' physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

The ideal candidate has CTRS preferred and at least 2 years in a social or recreation program, plus 1 year full-time experience in a patient activities program within

Qualifications

• CTRS preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a social or recreation program within the past 5 years.
• At least 1 year of full-time experience in a patient activities program within a healthcare setting.
• Must be an Occupation Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or have completed a state-approved training course.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate resident activity programs.
• Develop activities based on residents' interests, abilities and care plans.
• Coordinate department policies, procedures and daily operations.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, community agencies and other departments.
• Ensure activities are safe, engaging and appropriate for residents.
• Address infection control and workplace safety concerns related to department activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

2+ years in social or recreation

1 year full-time experience in patient

Education

CTRS preferred

OT/OTA qualified or state-approved training completed

Job description

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Activities Director

Full-Time Opportunity

Position Summary:

AristaCare is seeking a creative and compassionate Activities Director to oversee and manage the facility's Recreation and Activities Department. The Activities Director develops and coordinates engaging programs that support residents' physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and facility policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate resident activity programs.
• Develop activities based on residents' interests, abilities, and individual care plans.
• Coordinate department policies, procedures, and daily operations.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, community agencies, and other departments to meet residents' needs.
• Ensure activities are safe, engaging, and appropriate for residents.
• Assist with identifying and addressing infection control and workplace safety concerns related to department activities.

Qualifications:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a social or recreation program within the past 5 years.
• At least 1 year of full-time experience in a patient activities program within a healthcare setting.
• Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), or have completed a state-approved training course.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supportive Work Environment
• Career Growth Opportunities

Join AristaCare and help create meaningful experiences that enrich our residents' lives!