Activities Director

Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.This role is Monday through Friday Pay Range: $20.00 to $24.00 CNA certification preferred, however it is not required. Activities Director:A critical part of our Resident's care, the ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR provides opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs. The Director will work with team members to plan, organize, and direct a program of activities available to all residents of the facility. Additionally, providing assistance to the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and family to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities. As part of the facility leadership team, the Director reports to the facility Administrator.We want to support your work and life balance and would love to speak with you about what interests you Flexible Shifts Tuition and education reimbursement Access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care Paid Time Off available to all employees 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contributionEmployee Assistance ProgramMinimum Qualifications:Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilitiesPractical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facilityOutstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasmExperience in working with volunteers and ability to organize and develop volunteer programOrganization, documentation, and implementation of detailed programsGenuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facilityMeet at least one of the following criteria:Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist, music therapist, art therapist; orCertified activity coordinator by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; orTwo years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, in which one year was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting; orPrior completion of a state-approved training course, or willingness to complete a state approved training course within six months of employmentExcellent creative and communication skills