Activity Director

Briarfield Health Care Centers; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Briarfield Health Care Centers is seeking an Activity Director for The Inn at Glenellen in North Lima, Ohio. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing activity programs that meet the needs of residents.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience as an occupational therapist or therapy assistant. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine interest in geriatric work.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be an occupational therapist or therapy assistant.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute activity programs.
• Motivate residents to participate in activities.
• Lead group activities and supervise outings.

Skills

Geriatric work interest

Positive personality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience as occupational therapist

Job description

Activity Director – The Inn at Glenellen (North Lima, Ohio)

As an employee of Briarfield Health Care Centers, you will enjoy competitive wages and benefits. We offer medical, vision and dental insurance effective the 1st of the month after the date of hire (full‑time employees only). Paid vacation, personal time, paid holidays (for those who qualify), uniform reimbursement at hire and annually, direct deposit, annual increases and free CPR/First Aid Certification are available. We provide 401(k) with a match plan. Other perks include discounted apartment rent, online marketplace shopping, and a discounted gym membership at Creekside Fitness & Health Center.

Must have a genuine interest in geriatric work and a willingness to work for the best interest of the facility. A positive, upbeat personality and ability to work cooperatively with others are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all scheduled activity programs
• Review, understand and comply with policies, procedures, and recommend changes as necessary
• Follow plan of care for activities to assure residents' needs are being met
• Motivate residents to participate in both group and independent activities
• Accept responsibility and accountability for all assigned job tasks
• File complaints/grievances to Executive Director
• Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies
• Complete all assigned duties
• Provide reality orientation on a 1:1 basis
• Lead group activities, both large and small
• Attend outing to supervise residents and invite residents to attend outings
• Work with student and adult volunteers
• Assist residents with personal correspondence, opening mail, reading and writing letters
• Perform personal shopping as assigned
• Perform other job duties assigned by Administrator

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• The Activity Director must be an occupational therapist or therapy assistant, or therapeutic recreation specialist (skilled nursing communities only)

Pre‑employment Requirements

• Physical
• Background Check
• Mantoux (TB) Test
• Briarfield is a Drug Free Work Place