Senior Living Activities Director - Create Meaningful Experiences

AristaCare Health Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Supportive Work Environment

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services is seeking a creative and compassionate Activities Director to oversee and manage the facility's Recreation and Activities Department. The role develops engaging programs to support residents' physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

The ideal candidate has CTRS preferred and at least 2 years in a social or recreation program, plus 1 year full-time experience in a patient activities program within

Qualifications

• CTRS preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a social or recreation program within the past 5 years.
• At least 1 year of full-time experience in a patient activities program within a healthcare setting.
• Must be an Occupation Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or have completed a state-approved training course.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate resident activity programs.
• Develop activities based on residents' interests, abilities and care plans.
• Coordinate department policies, procedures and daily operations.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, community agencies and other departments.
• Ensure activities are safe, engaging and appropriate for residents.
• Address infection control and workplace safety concerns related to department activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

2+ years in social or recreation

1 year full-time experience in patient

Education

CTRS preferred

OT/OTA qualified or state-approved training completed

Job description

AristaCare Health Services is seeking a creative and compassionate Activities Director to oversee and manage the facility's Recreation and Activities Department. The role develops engaging programs to support residents' physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

The ideal candidate has CTRS preferred and at least 2 years in a social or recreation program, plus 1 year full-time experience in a patient activities program within