Activity Director

Parkway Health Care Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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

Parkway Health Care Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Activity Director who can bring genuine empathy and patience to our residents. The role focuses on sustaining an engaging activities program to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being, while teaching and facilitating programs for rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate will have prior Activity Director experience in long-term care or assisted living, a creative and outgoing personality, and a valid driver's license with a good

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has prior Activity Director experience in a long-term care/assisted living facility.
• Must be creative and have an outgoing/dynamic personality.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record to transport residents to appointments and outings.
• Must agree to obtain a L1MA license.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Parkway Health Care Center -

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!