Activities Director

At Walnut Grove Care and Rehab Center, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Walnut Grove Care and Rehab Center partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 2 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Walnut Grove Care and Rehab Center!

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Activities Director:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience

• Immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)

• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees

• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study

• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift

• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment

• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees

Essential Functions of Activities Director:

• Develop monthly calendar of activities; schedule, preplan and implement based on facility activity schedule and socialization of residents

• Photograph and submit activity results for special media pages

• Plan and organize “special” activities for residents, including assisting with Marketing events

• Cultivate relationships with referral sources in an effort to generate sponsorship and donations for planned activities

• Coordinate volunteers form a variety of organizations and local groups to work with residents on special interests

• Prepare special snacks with residents

• Set-up the dining room tables for activities

• Clean up after all activities

• Complete required logs, charting and reporting in a timely manner

• Keep all activity areas clean, safe, and free from clutter

• Assist residents to and from common areas as stated within their care plan

• Work closely with residents to generate participation, attendance at activities

• Assist other departments with residents as needed and required

• Perform concierge duties as directed

• Weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.

Qualifications & Skills of Activities Director:

• Two (2) years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) year, one of which was full time in patient (resident) activities program in a healthcare setting

• CNA license for the state of Oklahoma is preferred.

• Related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization

• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff

Requirements of Activities Director:

• Ability to lead facilitated group activities, comfortable working with residents

• Must be reliable, outgoing and enjoy being with the elderly

• Basic computer knowledge for implementation of patient/client information, electronic record keeping

• Must have current state driver’s license with clean driving record

• Current CPR, CAPE certifications

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.

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