Senior Activity Director: Craft Engaging Wellness Programs

Kenton-Nursing-; Kenton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking an Activity Director to plan and direct a diversified program of activities that stimulate residents both mentally and physically, and foster a lively social atmosphere in a warm, family-oriented setting.

You will supervise staff, develop tailored activities for aged, ill, or disabled residents, and partner with community resources to enhance programs and resident life.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of diversified activities for elderly clients in residential care
• Must meet health assessment requirements, including Mantoux skin tests
• Able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Capable of performing essential functions with or without accommodations
• Experience in health care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct a program of diversified activities for residents, including arts and crafts, games, and social events
• Develop and implement activities that cater to the special needs of the aged, ill, and/or disabled
• Supervise and instruct staff on the functions and techniques of the Activity program
• Explore and utilize available community resources applicable to residential health care facility programs
• Meet health assessment requirements, including two-stage Mantoux skin tests and one-step annually thereafter
• Demonstrate good knowledge of activities program direction and supervision
• Possess knowledge of the organization and techniques of a diversified program of meaningful leisure time activities in a residential health care facility

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Staff instruction

English communication

Education

Licensed OT

Two years healthcare experience

Job description

Kenton Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking an Activity Director to plan and direct a diversified program of activities that stimulate residents both mentally and physically, and foster a lively social atmosphere in a warm, family-oriented setting.

You will supervise staff, develop tailored activities for aged, ill, or disabled residents, and partner with community resources to enhance programs and resident life.