Activity Specialist jobs in Charlotte, NC

Description

At Peak Resources, a leading NC nursing home, memory care and assisted living company, with nine locations across North Carolina, our top priority is providing a relaxing and comforting environment that focuses on the well-being and happiness of our residents. We strive to hire and employ the skilled staff who help our goals of enhancing the quality of the lives of our residents.

We are currently seeking a qualified Director of Activities to join our team. Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, Paid time off (PTO), and participation in the company 401(k) retirement plan.

Role Responsibilities

The Activity Director is responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. This includes the completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to and/or directing/delegating the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities and interests/preferences of each resident. The position may include supervision of an Activities Assistant.

Requirements

Required Skills, Education, Licensure, and/or Certifications and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Is licensed or registered as applicable and meets at least one of the following requirements below:
• Is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist, or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body or
• Has 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program, within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or
• Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
• Has completed a training course approved by the state.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) years in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting

Peak Resources provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.