Activities Director

Jobtailor; Sergeant Bluff (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Activities Director to enhance senior life in a healthcare setting. The role focuses on planning engaging activity and leisure programs tailored to residents' needs, with a strong emphasis on compassionate interaction and professional presentation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Recreation Therapy, be licensed or registered, and have experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC environments, including full-time program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or related field.
• Licensure or registration nationally or by the state.
• Minimum 1 year as Activities Director in LTC/SNF/AL/MC.
• 2 years creating social/recreational programs in health care setting, full-time.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement activity and leisure programs for residents.
• Design programs addressing social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational, and physical needs.
• Ensure activities align with resident care plans.
• Work with seniors in a dedicated and compassionate manner.

Skills

Certified Activities Director

Communication Skills

Compassionate Interaction

Energetic Personality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

• Plan, organize, and implement activity and leisure programs for residents.
• Design programs addressing residents' social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational, and physical needs and interests.
• Ensure activities align with the comprehensive resident care plan.
• Work with seniors in a dedicated and compassionate manner.

Requirements

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• Accreditation as a Certified Activities Director preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or related area.
• Should be licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an Activities Director in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting.
• Two years of experience conducting social and recreational programs within the past five years, one of which must be full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting.
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in planning and implementing engaging activity and leisure programs tailored to the diverse needs of seniors, ensuring alignment with comprehensive resident care plans. Possesses strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to working with elderly populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Certified Activities Director
• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy
• Experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC Settings
• Social and Recreational Program Development
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Activity Program Planning
• Leisure Program Implementation
• Resident Care Plan Alignment
• Recreational Therapy
• Program Design

Soft Skills

• Compassionate Interaction
• Energetic Personality
• Professional Image
• Flexibility
• Fun Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Activities Director
• State License or Registration

Industry Keywords

• Long-Term Care
• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Assisted Living
• Memory Care
• Health Care Setting