Activity Director

Pearl Healthcare; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, Dental, Vision

Free Life Insurance

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Personal Days

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Meaningful work environment

Job summary

Pearl Healthcare is seeking an Activity Director to join our Belvidere team. You will lead activity programs, coordinate with staff, and engage residents in meaningful pursuits.

We value confidentiality, independent work, and strong communication. A degree in recreational therapy or Activity Director Certification is required, with prior geriatrics experience. Pearl Healthcare offers a supportive environment and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in recreational therapy and/or Activity Director Certification (required).
• At least three years experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration.
• Excellent verbal, organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee activity/recreational programs to engage residents and maintain functioning.
• Coordinate activities involving community, staff, families, and patients.
• Prepare monthly calendar of programs and post in the facility.
• Encourage patient participation in group and individual activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with department documentation and budget guidance.
• Organize and supervise activity aides and volunteers; train staff.
• Lead Resident Council Meetings and act as resource for new residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Recreational therapy degree

Activity Director Certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Pearl Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Activity Director to join our team.

Do you have a passion for caring for others? Are you looking for a great work environment where you can make a difference?

At Pearl Healthcare, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Personal Days
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Meaningful and rewarding work environment
• Plus much more, Inquire with us today

Description:

The primary purpose of The Activity Director supports the efforts of the department in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing of activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the overall patient population within the center.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote patient opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.
• Develop/Coordinate activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and patients.
• Complete monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and post in the facility.
• Encourage patient participation in group and individual activities.
• Ensure regulatory requirement compliance with department documentation.
• Ensure that needed activity supplies are on hand to conduct scheduled activities.
• Adhere to the budget guidelines for the department.
• Maintain appropriate records pertaining to the department budget; monitor and control cost expenditures.
• Organize and supervise department including selection, orientation, monitoring, scheduling and training of Activity aide employees.
• Organize and supervise facility volunteer program including recruiting, selection, orientation, monitoring, scheduling and training volunteers.
• Organize Resident Council Meetings.
• Serve as a resource person for new residents. Assure that all necessary documents are completed.

Requirements:

• Degree in recreational therapy and/or Activity Director Certification (required)
• At least three years experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration.
• Excellent verbal, organizational and communication skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive/confidential information Strong computer skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and time management skills.

At Pearl Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We arecommitted to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.

Pearl Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.