About this opportunity
Cridersville Health Care Center lists this Activity Director opportunity in cridersville, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Activity Director
Cridersville Health Care Center
Bring the energy. Create the fun. Make every day meaningful.
Cridersville Health Care Center is seeking an energetic, creative, and compassionate Activity Director to lead our resident activities and engagement program!
We believe quality care is more than meeting clinical needs — it's about creating an environment where residents can connect, laugh, participate, celebrate, and continue doing the things they enjoy. We are looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas, positive energy, and genuine enthusiasm to our community.
If you're outgoing, organized, creative, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do
As our Activity Director, you will develop and lead a diverse activities program designed around the interests, abilities, and individual needs of our residents.
Responsibilities include:
Plan, organize, and lead engaging daily, weekly, and special activities for residents
Develop and maintain a monthly activity calendar
Create programming that promotes socialization, recreation, cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and overall well-being
Get to know our residents personally and develop activities around their individual interests and preferences
Coordinate holiday celebrations, themed events, parties, outings, games, entertainment, and community events
Encourage resident participation and find creative ways to engage residents with different abilities and interests
Build relationships with local organizations, volunteers, entertainers, churches, schools, and other community partners
Collaborate with nursing, social services, dietary, therapy, and other departments to enhance the resident experience
Lead and support activity department staff and volunteers
Maintain required documentation and ensure activities programming meets applicable regulatory requirements
Assist with resident and family events throughout the year
Bring new ideas, enthusiasm, and FUN to our community!
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and knows how to turn an idea into an experience residents can look forward to.
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous activities, recreation, senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or related experience preferred
Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Creativity and the ability to develop engaging programming
Excellent organization and time-management skills
A positive, outgoing, and resident-focused personality
Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others
Genuine compassion, patience, and enthusiasm for working with seniors
Benefits
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Additional Benefits
Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for eligible telemedicine appointments, providing convenient access to medical consultations from the comfort of home.
Unlimited Assistance: Access support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and other personal and family needs.
Mayo Clinic Programs: Access wellness resources covering fitness, lifestyle, mental well-being, nutrition, and more.
These additional benefits are available without reducing your take-home pay.
Make a Difference Every Day
As Activity Director at Cridersville Health Care Center , you'll have the opportunity to create experiences that residents genuinely look forward to.
Whether it's a packed bingo game, a resident outing, live entertainment, a holiday celebration, or simply finding an activity that brings a smile to someone's face — you’ll play an important role in making our community feel like home.
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Who can apply
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