Activity Director - Nursing Home jobs in Maryland

Position Details

• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Salary: 24.04 - 26.44 Hourly
• Shift: Day

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 wage; 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
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
  
• 401(k)
• 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!

Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center- 200 East 16th Street, Frederick, MD 21701

We are Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 196-bed skilled nursing center located in Frederick, MD. Our team provides skilled nursing care, assistance with the activities of daily living, rehabilitation therapy, and medication management - to short term rehabilitation patients and long term care residents alike. Our team is committed to helping each individual achieve their personal goals and highest possible level of independence. Our mission is to create a home away from home, where patients and residents are valued and cared for with dignity and respect.

*Drug Free, Smoke-Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets