Activity Director- Certified

YAD Healthcare; Hertford (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Inclusive benefits package

PTO

Discounts

Job summary

Laurel Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Elizabeth City, NC is seeking an Activities Director to plan, implement, and evaluate activities for long-term care residents in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

The role requires ADC certification eligibility, TRS eligibility, and at least one year of experience in a healthcare activities program; a high school diploma is required. Join a committed team focused on resident well-being.

Qualifications

• The Activities Director plans, implements and evaluates activities for residents in a long-term care setting.
• Compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines is required.
• Certification eligibility for TRS or ADC is preferred for applicants.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activities for nursing home residents.
• Coordinate with care teams to tailor programs to resident needs.
• Maintain appropriate activity records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

ADC certification

Therapeutic recreation specialist

Activity program experience

Education

High school Diploma/Equivalent

Eligible for ADC certification

Eligible for TRS certification

Job description

Laurel Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Elizabeth City, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING:

Activities Director

Benefits:

• Excellent competetive salary!
• Amazing inclusive benefits package
• PTO
• Exclusive discounts and perks

Job Summary:

The Activities Director is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities for nursing home residents in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional, such as certified or eligible for certification as an activity director certified (ADC) by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals.
• Be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.
• Have one year full-time experience, within the last five years, in a patient activities program in a health care setting, or be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant or have completed 40 hours training in group activities and recognizing and assessing the activity needs of residents.
• High school Diploma/Equivalent
• Activity Director Experience in a Long Term Care Setting preferred

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