Student Activities Director jobs in Lexington, KY

Do you have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for geriatrics? If so, consider joining the Dover Nursing & Rehabilitation team! We have a full-time career opportunity available for an Activities Director.

Activities Director Job Duties:

The Activities Director will be responsible for overseeing and directing all activities. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct all aspects of the activity department.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.
• Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., related to the activity department.
• Assess patient capabilities concerning activities and structure individual and group programs.
• Plan and direct all activity programs.
• Recruit and maintain volunteers to assist in activity programs.
• Compile social information and complete activity assessments.
• Coordinate the Resident Council and Family Council and bring their concerns to the attention of the Administrator and other appropriate staff.
• Document patient progress and response to activity programs in patient progress notes, when necessary.
• Participate weekly in interdisciplinary patient care plan conferences in order to establish individualized plan of care for each resident. Update all patient care plans as necessary and at least quarterly.
• Supervise activity staff.
• Take primary responsibility for all charitable fundraising activities.
• Develop a monthly calendar of events, with time and location, to be posted in a central location.
• Submit yearly budget projections and requests to the administrator at the beginning of each fiscal year.
• Responsible for seeing that the patient mail is sorted and delivered to the residents each day.
• Inventory, identify, purchase, and monitor equipment, supplies.
• Responsibility for staffing, training, supervision, discipline, and schedule for department.
• Purchase necessary department supplies and equipment, as authorized.

Activities Director Requirements:

• Certified Activity Director preferred.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or completed a GED program.
• State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA/CNA) preferred.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

Activities Director Skills:

• Communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills

Activities Director Benefits*:
Because we value each and every employee, Dover Nursing & Rehabilitation is happy to offer the following benefits:

• DailyPay - Work Today, Get Paid Today
• Continuing Education and Scholarship Opportunities
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Health, Vision, & Dental
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Attendance Perks
• Modified Compensation "Pay in Lieu of Benefits" Option

*Benefits eligibility depends on employment status.

If you are interested in being part of a team that allows you the opportunity to apply your skills for a leader in the long-term care industry, then we encourage you to apply today!

Equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• long-term care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• SRNA/CNA (Required)

Work Location: In person