Activities Leader

CommuniCare Advantage; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Activities Director to lead their activities team. This full-time role involves planning and coordinating engaging activities for residents, ensuring their needs and preferences are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for enhancing the lives of others. Join a caring and experienced team where your contributions will make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and the opportunity to work in a family-oriented company dedicated to creating 'Caring Communities'.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life and Disability Plans

Qualifications

• Knowledge of activity practices and long-term care regulations.
• Prior management experience in healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate resident-centered activities.
• Promote positive community relationships through activities.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Activity Planning

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

90-hour Course for Activity Professionals

Job description

Cameron 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.

Job duties may include

1. Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate all diversified resident-centered activities as needed
2. Involve residents in planning individualized activities programs, oversee residents' participation, and advocate for residents regarding their needs, preferences, interests, and rights
3. Participate in meetings including resident council meetings, family council meetings, department head meetings, and other committee meetings as required
4. Maintain records and reports related to activities
5. May participate in fundraising events
6. Promote positive relationships with individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community through outings and activities provided by volunteers
7. Identify need for and perform disciplinary action as required

Qualifications

1. 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.
2. Prior management, supervisory, or leadership experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
3. Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation (preferred) or related field or 90-hr. course for activity professionals and continuing education.
4. Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
5. Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
6. Must be able to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities.
7. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity practices.
8. May be required to possess an active state driver's license.

We have a great knowledgeable staff, and we are looking for someone that wants to be a part of an experienced, caring team. This is a full-time, salaried position which will enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and PTO plans.

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

A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation's largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort, we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.