Activities Director

VAE VANH EMP LLC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Mt Vernon Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities Director to lead our activities team and enrich residents' lives. A Bachelor's in therapeutic recreation or a related field (or 90-hour course) is required, plus prior management experience. A valid driver's license may be required for driving duties.

The role involves planning and coordinating activities, engaging residents, and collaborating with staff and community partners to promote quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation (preferred) or related field or 90-hr course.
• Must have prior management/leadership experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate diversified resident-centered activities.
• Involve residents in planning individualized activities programs and advocate for their needs.
• Participate in resident/family/department head meetings and other committees.

Skills

Leadership experience

Healthcare setting experience

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Event planning

Communication

Team management

Active driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

90-hour course for activity professionals

Tools

CDL license

Job description

Job Address: 8111 Tis Well Drive Alexandria, VA 22306 Mt Vernon 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

• 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 required

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.
• May be required to possess a CDL license to drive a vehicle seating 16 passengers or more.

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.

About Us

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, person‑centered care as a national leader in post‑acute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions. Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities serve nearly 13,000 residents at any given time. To support our centers and ensure long‑term success and continuity of care, CommuniCare has developed integrated lines of business spanning the full continuum of care. These specialized solutions include chronic disease management, memory care, telehealth services, Medicare insurance plans, behavioral health programs, and comprehensive medical services. Together, they enable us to deliver sophisticated, coordinated, and transformative care beyond the walls of our facilities. Our mission, Serve with Pride, is evident in the quality and consistency residents, families, and community partners have come to expect and trust. With more than 14,000 employees serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by placing extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to enhance quality of life—creating environments where residents feel at home, employees thrive, and families find comfort and confidence in the care we provide.

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.