Activities Director, Full-time

Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehab; Thomaston (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Providence Healthcare in Thomaston, AL is seeking an experienced Activities Director to plan and coordinate engaging programs that support residents' social, physical, spiritual, and mental well-being. You will work to create a warm, supportive environment and collaborate with staff.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months in long-term care, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to quality of life for seniors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience working with residents in long-term care.
• Experience planning and directing activities for elderly residents.
• Good verbal communication and ability to give directions clearly.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide activities to support residents' quality of life.
• Coordinate programs for residents, families and staff.
• Promote activities and enlist support from facility team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Activity planning

Communication

Enthusiasm

Driver's license

Background check

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.