Activities Director

Stone Cottage Care Center; Sigourney (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

Telemedicine Program

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Planned Time Off

Job summary

Stone Cottage Care Center in Sigourney, IA is seeking an Activities Director to plan, organize, and direct activity programs for residents with diverse emotional, social, spiritual, and physical needs.

The role requires leadership in long-term care, coordination with nursing and families, and experience scheduling programs. A NCCAP certification and strong communication skills are essential. This is a full-time, on-site position with a negotiable compensation package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Post-secondary education in a related field desirable.
• Previous long-term care experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/long-term care Activities Director experience preferred.
• NCCAP certification required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless an approved exemption is presented upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule movies, parties, games, projects, crafts, outings, and field trips at least one month in advance.
• Identify residents' spiritual, social, recreational, and emotional needs through routine interviews and family consultations.
• Encourage residents to develop physical, cognitive, educational, and social skills through activities.
• Coordinate with nursing to align activities with orders and care plans.
• Document resident participation in PCC.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for activity programming.
• Assist with resident shopping requests and mail coordination.
• Coordinate monthly Resident Council meetings and activity calendars.
• Provide activities that promote independence, engagement, and quality of life.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

COVID-19 vaccination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education desirable

NCCAP certification

Job description

Activities Director

Location: Stone Cottage Care Center – Sigourney, IA
Position Type: Full-Time

Rate: Negotiable

Stone Cottage Care Center is seeking a dedicated Activities Director to join our skilled nursing facility in Sigourney, IA.

The Activities Director plans, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs activity programs designed to meet the emotional, recreational, social, spiritual, and physical needs of residents on an individualized basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule movies, parties, games, projects, crafts, outings, and field trips at least one month in advance

• Identify and monitor residents’ spiritual, social, recreational, and emotional needs through routine interviews, visits, and consultations with residents and families

• Encourage residents to develop physical, cognitive, educational, and social skills through participation in activities

• Work with nursing supervisors to ensure resident activity participation is consistent with physicians’ orders and individual care plans

• Document resident participation and activities in PCC

• Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with activity programming

• Assist with resident shopping requests

• Coordinate resident mail and related requests

• Coordinate monthly Resident Council meetings

• Develop and maintain activity calendars and programming schedules

• Provide activities that promote resident independence, engagement, and quality of life

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Post-secondary education in a related field desirable

• Previous long-term care experience required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a supervisor, long-term care Activities Director, or related activity experience under a Certified Activity Consultant preferred

• NCCAP certification required

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively with residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities

• COVID-19 vaccination required unless an approved exemption is presented upon hiring

Benefits

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Telemedicine Program

• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Commuter Benefits

• Planned Time Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick leave)

Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation plans are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.