Activities Director w/ TRT - SNF - Payson

Maple Dell Health and Rehab -Payson is excited to announce we are looking for a Activities Director to join our team in our Payson location. The ideal candidate has a fun and energetic personality, experience working with seniors, experience in activity planning and the ability to manage a small team.

Duties include overseeing the facility’s activity programs, planning the monthly activities calendars, preparing and running daily activities including games, crafts, etc., coordinating/scheduling various programs to come in to the facility and most importantly having fun with the residents.

Candidates must be able to:

• Maintain a positive atmosphere
• Multitask and work efficiently
• Give direction and stay on task
• Communicate well with coworkers and residents
• Work hard and be reliable
• Be creative and have fun

Requirements:

• Current food handler’s permit
• Has a passion for world class, 5 start quality care for our Residents
• Is creative and knows how to make a limited budget work
• Strong team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 1 year previous experience in Assisted nursing recreational activities recommended
• Work hard and be reliable
• Be creative and have fun
• TRT Certification required

“Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the applicable federal and state civil rights laws, it is the policy of Rocky Mountain Care, LLC and its affiliates and managed entities (together hereafter referred to as “RMC”), to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@rmcare.com.

Required Qualifications

The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who:

• Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the state in which practicing and
• Is:

• Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or
• Has at least 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years; or
• Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
• Has completed a training course approved by the State.