Activities Director

Complete Care at Maple Grove, Madison, WI

— Shift:
Full Time - Day Shift

Complete Care at Maple Grove is a dedicated pillar in the Madison, WI community. We approach every day with one vital goal:
To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion. If you're ready to make life genuinely enjoyable for our residents, we're ready for you!

• You will have the opportunity to build a fulfilling career with an established, highly successful organization in a caring and compassionate environment.
• We are committed to your professional growth and success.
• Come join employees who have become like family!

As the Activities Director, you will be the creative heartbeat of our facility, responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive therapeutic activities program that meets the physical, mental, and psycho-social needs of our residents.

• Program Development:
  Develop, schedule, and lead an activity program that is both sufficiently diverse and sensitive to our resident’s needs, offering a blend of group and individual activities.
• Individualized Planning:
  Determine individual resident interests and expectations regarding preferred programming through regular, meaningful interaction.
• Assessment and Care Planning:
  Conduct assessments to ascertain the physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities, needs, and backgrounds of each resident, and document these findings in the resident's comprehensive care plan.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervise, mentor, and participate in events alongside department staff, delegating tasks effectively to ensure all programs run smoothly and safely.
• Budget Management:
  Manage the departmental budget effectively, ensuring all necessary supplies and resources are available to provide high-quality programming.
• Community Integration:
  Organize and facilitate trips, outings, and visits from community groups to ensure residents maintain connections outside the facility.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  Maintain meticulous attendance records, program participation logs, and activity reports in compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator, contributing to the overall excellent quality of life for our residents.

• Prior experience managing staff and leading a department is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and creatively, both independently and as part of a group.
• Basic computer knowledge for documentation, scheduling, and communication.
• Long-Term Care Activities/Recreations Experience is required. We need someone who understands the rhythm and regulations of skilled nursing.
• A contagious enthusiasm for making a difference!

• Certified Recreational Activity Specialist (CRA) OR
• Activities Director Certified (ADC) OR
• Other state-recognized certification/license for Activities Director in a long‑term care setting.

Complete Care at Maple Grove is an equal opportunity employer. We look forward to seeing your innovative program ideas!