Activities Director

St. Luke Lutheran Community is seeking a full-time Activities Director for our large North Canton Campus. The qualified candidate will be highly energetic, creative, kind, have strong leadership skills, and love working side by side with a team and the residents to discover their strengths and purpose.

Activities Director Details:

• Full-time/Primarily Days

• Starting at $55,000/annually (based on certifications and experience)

Activities Director Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of engaging activities for nursing home residents, with a focus on enhancing quality of life

• Create and distribute monthly activity calendars tailored to residents' interests, abilities, and care plans

• Conduct individual resident assessments and update care plans to reflect preferences and participation

• Supervise and schedule activities staff and volunteers; provide ongoing training and support

• Organize on-site events, outings, games, crafts, exercise programs, and special celebrations

• Communicate regularly with residents, families, and staff to promote engagement and gather feedback

• Maintain accurate documentation of attendance, progress notes, and activity outcomes

• Ensure activities comply with state and federal regulations, including CMS guidelines

• Manage department budget and order necessary supplies within approved limits

• Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings and contribute to resident-centered planning

• Coordinate with community groups, entertainers, and volunteers to enhance programming

• Prepare for inspections and surveys by maintaining compliance-ready records and documentation

Activities Director Qualifications:

• Experience in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed by this state and is eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or activities professional

• Recent experience in a social or recreation program (preferably in healthcare) and supervisory experience preferred

• Must have basic understanding of the needs of elderly

• CDP preferred, STNA a plus

Activities Director Employment Benefits:

• Group Health, Dental, Vision

• Flexible-spending Account (FSA)

• Company-sponsored Life & Short-term Disability

• 403b w/company match

• Voluntary Hospital, Accident, & Critical Illness Plans

• Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time-off (PTO) Program

The Activities Director will complete a pre-employment physical and BCI fingerprinting background check. We are a drug-free/smoke-free/vape-free facility and Direct Deposit is required.

St. Luke Lutheran Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).