Certified Activity Director

CommuniCare Health; Clarksville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider located in Clarksville, IN is seeking a highly energetic Activities Director to manage the activities team. This full-time position involves planning and coordinating resident-centered activities, maintaining records, and advocating for residents’ preferences and needs. The ideal candidate will have prior leadership experience in healthcare and a certification as a CTRS. Competitive wages and benefits are offered, along with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess an understanding of state practices and regulations for long-term care.
• Experience in management or a supervisory role in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Ability to engage residents in planning and evaluate activity programs is vital.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all residents' activities.
• Maintain records and reports related to activities.
• Advocate for residents' needs and preferences.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Leadership skills

Planning and organizing activities

Tactful communication

Knowledge of activity practices

Education

Certification as a CTRS

Job description

Certified Activity Director page is loaded## Certified Activity Directorlocations: Wedgewood Healthcare Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0000115691**Job Address:**101 Potters LaneClarksville, IN 47129**Wedgewood Healthcare Center,** is currently seeking the right individual for the position of **Activities Director** to manage our activities team! If you are a highly energetic, creative thinker with strong leadership skills, we invite you to join our team and help bring enjoyment to the lives of our residents!**Job duties may include:*** Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate all diversified resident-centered activities as needed* Involve residents in planning individualized activities programs, oversee residents' participation, and advocate for residents regarding their needs, preferences, interests, and rights* Participate in meetings including resident council meetings, family council meetings, department head meetings, and other committee meetings as required* Maintain records and reports related to activities* May participate in fundraising events* Promote positive relationships with individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community through outings and activities provided by volunteers* Identify need for and perform disciplinary action as requiredWe have a great knowledgeable staff, and we are looking for someone that wants to be a part of an experienced, caring team. This is a full time, salaried position which will enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and PTO plans.**Qualifications:*** Must be knowledgeable of activity practices, standards of practice, state practice acts and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.* Prior management, supervisory, or leadership experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.* Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.* Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.* Must be able to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities.* Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity practices.* May be required to possess an active state driver's license.* May be required to possess a CDL license to drive a vehicle seating 16 passengers or more.* Must be certified as a CTRS**Benefits**As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 130 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 16,000 employees across several states. As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and is a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.