Activities Leaders

Prime Healthcare Management; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plans

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Hagerstown Nursing and Rehab, part of the CommuniCare Family, is seeking an Activities Leader to deliver individualized activity care for residents. You will lead one-to-one and group activities on/off units, coordinate events, and assist with scheduling, documentation, and community involvement.

You will support residents through diverse activities, advocate for their needs, and collaborate with the activity coordinator and other departments to ensure quality care and meaningful engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Experience with related software applications preferred.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Tactful communication with team, residents, families and staff.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Active state driver's license required.
• CDL license may be required to drive large vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of activities for residents on/off assigned units and in the community.
• Provide supplies and equipment for residents to participate in activities.
• Plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate resident-centered activities.
• Assist in planning holidays, events, and community outings.
• Escort residents to activities and maintain schedules and announcements.
• Maintain up-to-date activity documentation for residents.
• Coordinate with other departments for activity logistics.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent decision-making

Computer literacy

Driver's license

CDL license (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Healthcare software

Job description

Activities Leader

Join our team at Hagerstown Nursing and Rehab, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, as we continue to serve with pride. As an Activities Leader, you will play a vital role in providing individualized activity care and services to our residents.

Purpose/Belief Statement:

The position of Activities Leader is designed to provide individualized activity care and services for residents. This role functions as both a team member within the activities department and an interdisciplinary team member for an assigned unit(s), fostering team success while focusing on delivering quality care.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead a variety of activities, including one-to-one and group activities on/off assigned units, outside and/or in the community (outings) for a diversified population as assigned.
• Provide supplies and equipment for residents to participate in individual activities as assigned.
• Assist with planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating diversified, resident-centered activities as requested.
• Assist in planning and scheduling holiday and special events, religious services, outings, community involvement, and decorating for holidays and special events as assigned.
• Escort residents to and from activities as needed.
• Provide one-on-one time with residents to follow up on behavioral episodes; interventions.
• Attend community outings with residents.
• May arrange for specialized services (i.e., library, talking book) as assigned.
• Assist with posting activity schedules, posters, announcements, and keeping bulletin boards up to date.
• Communicate and coordinate all plans for assigned activities with the activity coordinator/activity director and other departments (schedules, food, room arrangements, escort assistance, and transportation).
• Involve residents in planning, developing, and evaluating the activities program.
• Assist in overseeing resident participation in their individualized activity program as assigned.
• Advocate for residents regarding their needs, interests, preferences, and rights.
• May participate in resident council meetings.
• May participate in family council meetings.
• May participate in resident/family community support groups.
• May contact families/significant others for resident/family activities as assigned.
• May involve families in planning family activities as assigned.
• Maintain up-to-date activity documentation on individual residents.
• May assist in monitoring programming in the center, outside, and in the community.
• May assist residents with ADL needs, i.e., transfer, toileting, feeding, etc.
• Supervise assigned volunteers.
• May participate in fundraising events.
• Promote positive relationships with individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community through outings and activities provided by volunteers.
• Perform clerical needs of the department, as well as other job‑related tasks.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, education classes, and orientation programs to maintain and enhance quality of care.
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

Qualifications, Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Prior experience preferably with related software applications
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Tactful communication skills with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public
• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities
• Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity practices
• Basic computer literacy and skills
• Active state driver's license
• May be required to possess a CDL license to drive a vehicle seating 16 passengers or more

Join Our Team:

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 a 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

At Hagerstown Nursing and Rehab, we are committed to serving with pride and creating "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.