What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Smithville Western Care Center?
Sprenger Health Care is a third generation, leading developer, owner and operator of senior living communities and services in Ohio and South Carolina. Through our 12-nursing home, 10 assisted living, and 8 independent living communities encompassing nearly 2,000 beds, we provide exceptional health care services, including; long-term nursing care, assisted and independent living, memory care, hospice, home care, respite care, and short-term post-acute rehabilitation. For more information about Sprenger Health Care, please visit www.sprengerhealthcare.com.
Qualifications:
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 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; OR Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or Has completed a training course approved by the state.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan, schedule and implement a program of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs and interests.
- Responsible for staffing the activities department including scheduling, adhering to budgeted hours, adhering to departmental budget, and hiring and training new employees.
- Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team attending all resident care conferences and integrating the recreation plan as part of the total resident plan of care.
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Maintain departmental documentation that reflects services provided and resident progress towards goals including progress notes, participation records, one-to-one records, etc.
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Develop and communicate facility programs with residents, staff, family and volunteers.
The position offers a competitive wage based on experience, and many other benefits including:
- Health insurance with company paid life insurance
- Dental, Vision and Voluntary benefits
- 401k with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
Come join a team with many years of employment longevity and a chance to grow your career from within. We can’t wait to meet you!
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