Activity Director — Create Engaging Senior Programs

Fundamental; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Nursing Loan Repayment

Job summary

Fundamental seeks an Activity Director to plan and coordinate meaningful senior activities, ensuring schedules engage residents and promote physical, mental, and social well-being. You will oversee staff presentation of programs and maintain resident participation records.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years of relevant experience in long-term care, and a passion for elder care. Reliable transportation is required, with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma. College specialization preferred
• 2+ years of experience in an Activity Assistant or Director position in long term care
• Activities Director Certification (Certified Recreational Therapist) preferred
• Must have passion and enthusiasm for working with the elderly.
• Possess patience and sensitivity while working with others.
• Must have reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and present a fresh and varied schedule of meaningful activities and events.
• Preparing monthly newsletter and calendar for distribution to all residents and families.
• Educate, train and encourage team members about opportunities to make meaningful connections with all patients and residents.
• Responsible for obtaining information to compile a biography on each patient or resident
• Responsible for maintaining proper level of activities inventory with budget constraints

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma

College specialization preferred

Tools

Budgeting

Job description

Fundamental seeks an Activity Director to plan and coordinate meaningful senior activities, ensuring schedules engage residents and promote physical, mental, and social well-being. You will oversee staff presentation of programs and maintain resident participation records.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years of relevant experience in long-term care, and a passion for elder care. Reliable transportation is required, with a competitive hourly wage.