Activities Director

Lakeside Health & Wellness Suites

3101 Plumas St. Reno, NV 89509

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Full Time

About the Position:

Can you do the hokey pokey? Arrange for a group of active seniors to take a trip to the ball park or maybe bowling? We have a huge singing group coming in on Wednesday that has no place to set up – what are we going to do? All in a day’s work for an Activities Director! Our Activities Calendar is filled with programs that encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. If you are an Activities Director that is looking for a home that believes in team work, please apply now!

Position Summary:

The Activities Director will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Activities Programs to ensure all patients/residents assessed needs are met. They will schedule and coordinate activities for patients and residents in the facility and out in the community. The Activities Director will lead the Activities department in developing, administrating, and coordinating department policies; as well as develop department budget and monitors expenditures to stay within that budget. 

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator
• Able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively and accomplish goals
• 2+ years of experience in an Activity Assistant or Director position in long term care
• Activities Director Certification (Certified Recreational Therapist) or it is mandatory that you are capable of pursuing certification within one year of hire
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent customer service skills
• Able to react to emergency situations appropriately when required

Benefits:

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

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability Options
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• 401 (k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• MetLife Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available
• Helping Friends Foundation
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• In-facility education programs and more!

*Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Vets/Disabled. Drug-free/Smoke-free work environment.

Req. ID:012951 | 31388 – Lakeside Health and Wellness Suites

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator
• Able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively and accomplish goals
• 2+ years of experience in an Activity Assistant or Director position in long term care
• Activities Director Certification (Certified Recreational Therapist) or it is mandatory that you are capable of pursuing certification within one year of hire
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent customer service skills
• Able to react to emergency situations appropriately when required

Benefits:

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

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability Options
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• 401 (k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• MetLife Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available
• Helping Friends Foundation
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• In-facility education programs and more!

*Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Vets/Disabled. Drug-free/Smoke-free work environment.