Activities Director at American Healthcare, LLC in Lexington, Virginia

Job Description:

At Heritage Hall, we regard patients as cherished members of our extended family. We prioritize providing both patients and their families with peace of mind, assuring them through our actions that their loved ones are under the attentive and capable care of our dedicated team.

Each of our centers reflects the culture and essence of the community it serves, and our team is wholeheartedly committed to treating patients and families with the same level of care and compassion we would offer our own loved ones.

If you are an Activities Leader who values planning, organizing, and implementing activities while leading & building a team of staff and volunteers impacting the long-term quality of life of your community, then we want to hear from you.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet at least one of the following: be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional; be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body; have one year of full-time experience (within the last five years) in a patient activities program in a health care setting; be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or have completed 40 hours of training in group activities and recognizing and assessing the activity needs of residents.
• Two years experience in a social or recreational program
• Have a valid Virginia drivers license
• Be willing to travel overnight occasionally
• Leadership skills
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form