Senior Living Activity Director - Flexible Scheduling

New Care, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) with a matching percent

Employee Assistance Program

Childcare Assistance

Aflac

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

NEWCare, Inc. is seeking an energetic Activity Director for our skilled nursing facility.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate a calendar of resident activities designed to promote socialization, entertainment, and daily living skills, while supervising volunteers and supporting the activity team. You will work with residents including those needing adaptive devices and special needs, and may require some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed or registered by the State in which practicing, or eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body or has two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) years.
• Appropriate training and/or certification is highly advantageous.
• Demonstratedexperience as an Activity Director for a similar group is preferred.
• Computer literate.
• Top-notch program event planning, and supervision skills.
• Upbeat, communicative, and empatheticdisposition.
• Committed to fostering well-being and fun.
• Willing to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Demonstrated common sense, judgment, communication skills, and the ability to maintainconfidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of individual and group activities.
• Performs activities portion of residents' care plans.
• Incorporates residents’ interests into activities and discussion.
• Gives residents opportunities for choices and self-expression.
• Makes contact with each resident on his/her unit.
• Identifies and provides adaptive devices for those with sensory deficits (i.e., large-print books, recorders).
• Promotes self-esteem and social interaction with residents.
• Provides activities for those with special needs (i.e., depressed terminally ill, bedridden).
• Encourages participation and involvement of all residents.
• Special event planning to include family, teammate and community members.
• Supervision of Activity Aide and Volunteers.

Skills

Event planning

Communication skills

Empathy

Supervision

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State license/registration (if applicable)

Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (preferred)

Job description

NEWCare, Inc. is seeking an energetic Activity Director for our skilled nursing facility.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate a calendar of resident activities designed to promote socialization, entertainment, and daily living skills, while supervising volunteers and supporting the activity team. You will work with residents including those needing adaptive devices and special needs, and may require some evenings, weekends, and holidays.