ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR - HIGHLAND HOUSE

Liberty Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services is seeking an experienced Activity Director to plan, promote, and lead activities tailored to residents’ needs. The role involves informing families about the program, conducting assessments, and coordinating indoor/outdoor activities.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, preferably a Recreational Therapy degree, and NC license/certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Recreational Therapy degree preferred when possible.
• Eligible for NC license or certification as recreation therapist, or related qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plans, promotes, and leads activities based on residents' needs and interests.
• Informs patients and families about the Activity Program.
• Completes activities assessments per policies.
• Conducts indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
• Conducts educational, creative, expressive activities and exercise.
• Supervises scheduling and posting of events to encourage participation.
• Supervises volunteer program and training of volunteers.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Recreational Therapy degree (preferred)

NC license/certification eligibility for recreation therapist

Job description

Liberty Cares
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Liberty Cares
With Compassion
At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We Are Currently Seeking An Experienced

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

Job Description

• Plans, promotes, and leads individual and group activities based on needs and interests of the residents.
• Informs new patients and families about the Activity Program of the Facility and unit.
• Completes an Activities Assessment on each designated resident according to documentation policies and procedures.
• Conducts recreational activities, both indoor and outdoor.
• Conducts educational, creative, expressive activities and exercise.
• Supervises scheduling and posting of all events and programs in a manner to encourage participation and enthusiasm among residents.
• Supervises Volunteer Program, responsible for all aspects of training and placing volunteers.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer a degree in Recreational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Eligible for a N.C. license as an occupational therapist or assistant therapist, or eligible for N.C. Certification as a recreation therapist or assistant therapist, or someone who has completed an approved 36-hour or longer course in activities program management, or an individual receiving at least four hours consultation per month from a qualified occupational therapist or recreational therapist.
• Previous Activities Director, and/or Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Willing to work and cooperate well with other employees.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to multitask alongside residents and staff.
• Experience in documentation with MDS, progress notes, participation records, etc.
• Ability to work well under pressure and use supplies economically.
• Valid NC Driver’s License.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.