Resident Activities Director

McLaren Health Care; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care seeks a dedicated activities professional to design, implement, and evaluate resident activity programs aimed at socialization, entertainment, relaxation, and daily living skills. The role includes managing volunteer efforts and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards as directed by the administrator.

The incumbent provides leadership to set goals, develop and coordinate activities, and train staff to deliver quality programs within a health care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional licensed by the state
• Two years of college in a related area
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program, one of which was full-time in resident activities in a health care setting

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the activity programs.
• Plans, develops, directs, evaluates, and coordinates activities programs.
• Plans activities for socialization, entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment for residents.
• Oversees the facility's volunteer program when applicable.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Maintains staff competency through training and evaluation.
• Directs departmental activities to meet cost and quality objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Keeps professional knowledge current through workshops and publications.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional licensed by the state

Two years of college in a related area

Two years of experience in a social or recreational program, one of which was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting

Job description

McLaren Health Care seeks a dedicated activities professional to design, implement, and evaluate resident activity programs aimed at socialization, entertainment, relaxation, and daily living skills. The role includes managing volunteer efforts and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards as directed by the administrator.

The incumbent provides leadership to set goals, develop and coordinate activities, and train staff to deliver quality programs within a health care setting.