Activity Director

American Senior Communities; New Castle (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health & Wellness

Life in Balance

Career Growth

Team Culture

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Director to plan, develop, and implement engaging recreational programs that enhance residents' quality of life. The role requires leadership to mentor a team and a passion for working with seniors across a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will design diverse activities, balance schedules, and collaborate with departments to ensure meaningful, age-appropriate experiences while upholding CARE values: Compassion,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years’ experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting and satisfactory completion of an Activities Director training or a degree in recreational therapy.
• Successful completion of a state approved or nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program or a CNA competency evaluation program.
• Demonstrates CARE values to residents, family members, customers and staff: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement engaging recreational programs that enhance residents' quality of life.
• Lead and mentor activity staff to deliver age-appropriate activities across diverse resident needs.
• Collaborate with other departments and external partners to support resident well-being and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Supportive Presence

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Activities Director Training

Degree in Recreational Therapy

CNA Competency Evaluation

Job description

Activity Director Opportunity at Hickory Creek at New Castle

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and organized Activity Director to plan, develop, and implement engaging recreational programs that enhance the quality of life for our residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for working with Seniors, and a talent for creating diverse and meaningful activity offerings.

Skills Needed:

• Leadership: The ability to monitor, mentor, lead and motivate a team of Activity Assistants to provide engaging and age-appropriate activities for the residents in our community.

• Creativity: Create engaging, age-appropriate activities that suit different physical and cognitive abilities.

• Supportive Presence: Creating a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.

• Time Management: Balancing daily schedules, multiple residents, and activity prep.

• Collaboration: Works with and promotes collaboration among departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations including government regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED); and two years’ experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting and satisfactory completion of an Activities Director training or a degree in recreational therapy.
• Successful completion of a state approved or nursing assistant training and competency evaluation program or a CNA competency evaluation program.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.