Activity Director

Defiance Health Care Center; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Telemedicine

Unlimited Assistance

Mayo Clinic Programs

Job summary

Defiance Health Care Center in Defiance, Ohio is seeking an experienced Activity Director to enhance residents' daily lives through engaging programs. You will coordinate plans, lead therapeutic activities, and support rehabilitation and well-being of each resident.

Candidates should have prior Activity Director experience in a long-term care facility, possess a valid driver’s license, and be prepared to obtain an L1MA license.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record to transport residents.
• Must also agree to obtain a L1MA license.
• Previous Activity Director experience in a long-term care/assisted living facility.
• Creative and outgoing personality to engage residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an on-going program of activities to meet residents' interests and well-being.
• Develop, plan, and organize a program for therapeutic groups.
• Teach and facilitate the program to support rehabilitation and health.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Contribute to activity care plans development and implementation.
• Assist with resident assessments.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Creativity

Outgoing personality

Team-oriented

Long-term care experience

Activity Director experience

Education

Driver's license

L1MA license

Job description

We are seeking individuals with genuine empathy and patience to help care for our residents’ needs. Applicants must have a caring approach and be willing to care for the needs of patients and the team. Pillars for successful employment are work ethic, integrity, and competence.
We are currently seeking an Activity Director.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure an on-going program of activities is available to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychological well-being of each resident.
• Develop, plan, and organize a program for therapeutic groups.
• Teach and facilitate the program to support optimal rehabilitation and health of residents.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of activity care plans.
• Assist with resident assessments.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record in order to transport residents to and from appointments and/or outings.
• Must also agree to obtain a L1MA license.

Experience:

• Previous Activity Director experience in a long-term care/assisted living facility.
• Must be creative and have an outgoing/dynamic personality.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Additional Benefits

• Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.
• Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more—designed to support your personal and family well-being.
• Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!