Activity Director

Description

Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental, and social well-being. Ensure the activity programs are appropriately presented by staff. Maintain records of all activities and resident participation

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, develop, and present a fresh and varied schedule of meaningful activities and events.
• Preparing monthly newsletter and calendar for distribution to all residents and families.
• Educate, train, and encourage team members about opportunities to make meaningful connections with all patients and residents.
• Responsible for obtaining information to compile a biography on each patient or resident.
• Responsible for maintaining proper level of activities inventory with budget constraints.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high school diploma. College specialization preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in an Activity Assistant or Director position in long-term care.
• Activities Director Certification (Certified Recreational Therapist) preferred.
• Must have passion and enthusiasm for working with the elderly.
• Possess patience and sensitivity while working with others.

BENEFITS:

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive hourly rate; full-time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• Paid Time Off
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund
• Farmers GroupSelect Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction
• In-facility education programs and more

Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center- 1940 Boyd Rd. Scranton, SC 29591
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center is an 88-bed skilled nursing facility located in Scranton, South Carolina. Our team provides skilled nursing, short-term and long-term care, and rehabilitation services.*Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Vets/Disabled. Drug-free/Smoke-free work environment.