Activities Director for Assisted Living

Sprenger-Health-Care-Systems-1; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sprenger Health Care is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and coordinate individual and group activities for residents. The role includes staffing the activities department, scheduling within budget, and training new employees.

You will participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings, integrating the recreation plan into each resident’s care plan and maintaining comprehensive activity documentation. The position offers room for professional growth within a long‑standing care provider.

Qualifications

• Licensed or registered by the state where practicing, if applicable.
• Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized body.
• Or has 2 years of social/recreational program experience in the last 5 years, including 1 year full-time in a patient activities program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and implement individual and group activities based on residents’ needs and interests.
• Staff the activities department, including scheduling, budgeting adherence, and hiring/training new employees.
• Act as an active interdisciplinary team member, attending care conferences and integrating the recreation plan into the overall care plan.
• Maintain documentation reflecting services and progress, including notes and participation records.
• Develop facility programs and communicate with residents, staff, families, and volunteers.

Education

State licensure or registration where applicable

Tools

Therapeutic recreation certification (TRE)

Job description

Sprenger Health Care is a third generation, leading developer, owner and operator of senior living communities and services in Ohio and South Carolina. Through our 12-nursing home, 10 assisted living, and 8 independent living communities encompassing nearly 2,000 beds, we provide exceptional health care services, including; long-term nursing care, assisted and independent living, memory care, hospice, home care, respite care, and short-term post-acute rehabilitation. For more information about Sprenger Health Care, please visit www.sprengerhealthcare.com.Qualifications:Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and Is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; OR Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; OR Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or Has completed a training course approved by the state.Essential Job Functions:Plan, schedule and implement a program of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs and interests.Responsible for staffing the activities department including scheduling, adhering to budgeted hours, adhering to departmental budget, and hiring and training new employees.Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team attending all resident care conferences and integrating the recreation plan as part of the total resident plan of care.Maintain departmental documentation that reflects services provided and resident progress towards goals including progress notes, participation records, one-to-one records, etc.Develop and communicate facility programs with residents, staff, family and volunteers.The position offers a competitive wage based on experience, and many other benefits including:Health insurance with company paid life insuranceDental, Vision and Voluntary benefits401k with company matchTuition reimbursementOpportunity for professional growth and developmentPaid time offHoliday payCome join a team with many years of employment longevity and a chance to grow your career from within. We can’t wait to meet you!