Activities Director, Full-time

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Healthcare of Thomaston is seeking a full-time Activities Director to plan and deliver activities that support residents' quality of life, addressing social, physical, spiritual and mental health. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, and at least 6 months of experience with elderly residents in long-term care.

A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background check are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with residents in long-term care.
• At least minimal experience in planning and directing activities for elderly residents, and in planning and organizing special programs for residents, families and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities, and in enlisting the support of facility team members for activity programming.
• Must have a valid state driver's license
• Must be able to pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide activities that support residents' quality of life.
• Address residents' social, physical, spiritual and mental health needs.
• Create a comfortable activity environment and coordinate with staff.
• Engage residents, families and staff in activity programming.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Job description

PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE has an opportunity for a full-time ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR to join our incredible team.

This position will assist in planning and providing activities that support and maintain the resident's quality of life, addressing the resident's social, physical, spiritual and mental health. Provides supportive activities in a comfortable environment to residents. The ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, exceptional customer service, and a desire to serve Seniors. The successful candidate will have at least 6 months of prior experience in a similar occupation. Must have previous experience working with elderly patients. The ability to speak and read English is required.

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with residents in long-term care.
• At least minimal experience in planning and directing activities for elderly residents, and in planning and organizing special programs for residents, families and staff.
• Good verbal communication skills, including ability to give directions to others in a manner that is pleasant and easily understood.
• Ability to display enthusiasm and a positive attitude in promoting activities, and in enlisting the support of facility team members for activity programming.
• Must have a valid state driver's license
• Must be able to pass a background check

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.