Activities Director

We are hiring a temporary Activities Director to join our team at Cape Regency Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Centerville!

Cape Regency is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility. This is a temporary role. Weekly pay.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

The activities director is responsible for overseeing the operations of the recreation department, including event/activities programming and planning, staffing, and supply ordering.

Experience & Education:

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Have interest and ability to work with elderly persons and persons with physical, development, and behavorial disorders.
• Have at least one (1) year's experience or training in directing group activity.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity in a health care setting is preferred.
  
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees the activities department, including scheduling events and activities that interest and engage residents.
• Manage the hiring, onboarding, training, and daily tasks of the activities assistants.
• Order supplies.
• Connect with residents to generate programming ideas that tailor to their interests.
• Work with vendors, including performers, to schedule visits to the facility.
• Document and report to the nursing department any unusual or significant findings.
• Encourage residents to take part in activities that stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
• Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team.
• Other duties as assigned by the administrator and regional support team.
  
  
  

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices, policies and procedures.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing policies and procedures.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must participate in continuing education and in-service training.
  
  
  

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
  
  
  

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.