Activity Director- Certified

Laurel Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Elizabeth City, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated. NOW HIRING: Activities Director Benefits: Excellent competetive salary! Amazing inclusive benefits package PTO Exclusive discounts and perks Job Summary: The Activities Director is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities for nursing home residents in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Qualifications: 1. Be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional, such as certified or eligible for certification as an activity director certified (ADC) by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. 2. Be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body. 3. Have one year full-time experience, within the last five years, in a patient activities program in a health care setting, or b e a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant or h ave completed 40 hours training in group activities and recognizing and assessing the activity needs of residents. 4. High school Diploma/Equivalent 5. Activity Director Experience in a Long Term Care Setting preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr