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title: Activity Director 1st Shift
description: Gardant Management Solutions is hiring for the Activity Director 1st Shift role
  in Ottawa Hills, OH. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-10-01T02:15:32Z
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| **Company** | Gardant Management Solutions |
| **Location** | Ottawa Hills, OH |
| **Salary** | $55K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 |
## Description

**Responsibilities:**

- Leads the Activity team, offering guidance and support through each resident activity and event
- Designs and facilitates high-quality recreational and social programs, promoting active participation from residents, family members, employees, and local community
- Develops and implements a monthly activities calendar, thoughtfully tailored to meet the diverse abilities and preferences of each resident, while documenting participation and progress
- Oversees the budget and implementation of a cost-effective activities program, including managing an inventory list of equipment and supplies and maximizing resources available
- Takes the wheel in managing our Community transportation program, including driving our company van on organized outings
- Fosters empowerment and engagement by coordinating the Resident Council
- Continuously assesses the activity program impact, making adjustments as needed to ensure the evolving needs and interests of our residents are consistently met
- Coordinates our Community newsletter as a resource for resident connection and information; reflecting our mission and core values of love, compassion, and dignity

**Qualifications:**

- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Must hold valid driver’s license
- Minimum age of 21 years or older preferred with driving record in good standing
- Prior activities/life enrichment experience in a healthcare setting
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Must possess leadership skills and the readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire
- Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

**Benefits:**

- Advancement and professional growth opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
- EAP & wellness programs
- 401(k) with biweekly employer match*
- Outside-In Employee Referral Program
- Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off*
- Self-service payroll & accuracy tools (Paycom)

**Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status (full-time/part-time)*
## Skills

- Compassion
- Calendar Management
- Life Enrichment
- Deployment Strategy
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Coordinating
- Newsletters
- Leadership
- Driving
- Communication
## Benefits

- Mental Health
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Programs
- 401(k) Plans

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/activity-director-1st-shift-at-gardant-management-solutions-01a0ec82-8ed1-70cc-adf8-af4eae0d9997?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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