Resident Life & Activities Director

Signature HealthCARE; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Signature HealthCARE at Jefferson Place Rehab & Wellness Center in Louisville seeks an Activities Director to plan, organize, and direct activities meeting social, spiritual, and psychological needs of residents.

The role requires a therapeutic recreation degree or certification, or a Certified Activity Director credential, or 2 years in social/recreational programs with 1 year in a healthcare activities role; may require state-approved training. Full-time with occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist; or
• Certified Activity Director by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or
• Two years’ experience in a social or recreational program in the past five years, with one year full time in resident activities in a health care setting; or
• State-approved training course completed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct activities to meet social, spiritual and psychological needs.
• Coordinate in-room activities for residents unable to attend daily events.
• Create an ongoing activity calendar accessible to all residents with varied needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Therapeutic recreation degree or certification

Certified Activity Director (NCCAP)

Job description

Signature HealthCARE at Jefferson Place Rehab & Wellness Center in Louisville seeks an Activities Director to plan, organize, and direct activities meeting social, spiritual, and psychological needs of residents.

The role requires a therapeutic recreation degree or certification, or a Certified Activity Director credential, or 2 years in social/recreational programs with 1 year in a healthcare activities role; may require state-approved training. Full-time with occasional evenings/weekends.