Activity Director

Arcadia LTC; Litchfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K

Company paid life insurance

Leadership training

Daily pay

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Arcadia LTC is seeking an Activity Director to design and lead a comprehensive activity program focused on the physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of residents. The role includes supervising Activity Aides, documenting progress notes and MDS items, and cultivating partnerships with families and community groups.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and complete an Activity Director training course, with at least 2 years in a social or recreational program

Qualifications

• Preference for completion of an Activity Director training course.
• Experience coordinating social or recreational activities in a nursing facility.
• Strong communication with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan activities including group social, spiritual, creative and educational programs, and exercise activities.
• Oversee Activity Aides and ensure quality programming.
• Review resident goals and progress notes; document MDS reports.
• Foster relationships with families and community partners to support the Activity department.

Skills

Program development

Team supervision

Resident wellbeing

Family/community relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Activity Director training

Job description

Activity Director

Job Summary

The Activity Director provides ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident.

Essential Duties

• Develop and plan activities including, but not limited to: group social activities; spiritual programs; creative and educational programs; and exercise activities.
• Oversight of Activity Aides
• Review resident goals and progress notes properly document MDS reports.
• Foster relationships of family members and community partners that may assist in supporting the Activity department.

Benefits Offered

• Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
• $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance – at no cost to you
• Leadership Training to enhance your management skills
• Daily Pay - get your money when you want
• Paid Vacations - rolls over each year
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
• Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations
• Free Employee Assistance Programs - professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more
• Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.) at no cost to you
• Virtual Visits with Doctors 24/7, without setting up additional accounts or appointments
• Paid Break Time for Nursing Mothers
• Time Off to Vote

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Satisfactory completion of a training course for Activity Directors.

2 years minimum of experience in a social or recreational program in a nursing facility.