Activities Director

## Description

Sprenger Health Care is a third generation, leading developer, owner and operator of senior living communities and services in Ohio and South Carolina. Through our 12-nursing home, 10 assisted living, and 8 independent living communities encompassing nearly 2,000 beds, we provide exceptional health care services, including; long-term nursing care, assisted and independent living, memory care, hospice, home care, respite care, and short-term post-acute rehabilitation. For more information about Sprenger Health Care, please visit [<www.sprengerhealthcare.com>](https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sprengerhealthcare.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CNJacobs%40sprengerhealthcare.com%7C39b43e07aae74d72760008dcc2d06ef1%7C69aedd16fd6c457bb6b3006b8f83b2a7%7C0%7C0%7C638599447661505522%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Gr3TClV6qiR324Ow4K7rRzq%2BpakTKUr4FKbcJZ8M7QY%3D&reserved=0).

**Qualifications:**

Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and Is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; OR Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; OR Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or Has completed a training course approved by the state.

**Essential Job Functions:**

• Plan, schedule and implement a program of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs and interests.
• Responsible for staffing the activities department including scheduling, adhering to budgeted hours, adhering to departmental budget, and hiring and training new employees.
• Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team attending all resident care conferences and integrating the recreation plan as part of the total resident plan of care.
• Maintain departmental documentation that reflects services provided and resident progress towards goals including progress notes, participation records, one-to-one records, etc.
• Develop and communicate facility programs with residents, staff, family and volunteers.

**The position offers a competitive wage based on experience, and many other benefits including:**

• Health insurance with company paid life insurance
• Dental, Vision and Voluntary benefits
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

Come join a team with many years of employment longevity and a chance to grow your career from within. We can’t wait to meet you!
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