Activity Director
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteVersailles, Kentucky, United States or Versailles, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive activities and life enrichment program tailored to individual resident needs, abilities, and goals. Create and maintain a calendar of individual and group activities supporting physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial well-being while monitoring participation to adjust programming as conditions change. Provide meaningful one-to-one activities for residents unable or preferring not to participate in group settings. Coordinate with nursing, social services, and the interdisciplinary team; recruit and supervise volunteers; and build relationships with community partners. Manage activity supplies, equipment, and departmental resources while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to facility policies on safety, infection control, and resident rights.
Required Qualifications
- At least two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the five years preceding hire, including at least one year of full-time experience in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting
- Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Certification by a nationally recognized accrediting body as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional
- Successful completion of qualifying training in activities programming from a technical or vocational school, college, university, or other qualifying educational institution and at least one year of experience in recreational or activities services
- For individuals subject to Ohio's post-April 18, 2002 training requirement, the qualifying training must include at least 90 hours
Desired Qualifications
- Has a genuine passion for working with older adults and individuals receiving skilled nursing or long-term care services
- Brings creativity, enthusiasm, patience, and compassion to resident programming
- Understands person-centered care and respects residents' individual choices and preferences
- Is comfortable engaging residents with varying physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities
- Has strong leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Can effectively lead a department and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Is comfortable maintaining required documentation and working within regulatory and facility standards
- Can adapt programming to changing resident needs and interests
- Demonstrates professionalism and maintains resident confidentiality
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