Activities Director - Empire Care Centers
Marietta, GA 30068
About the Job
East Cobb Center for Nursing & Healing is Hiring a Activities Director!
Who We Are:
At East Cobb Center, the care we provide for our patients is matched by the care we provide for our care providers. We treat everyone in our facility as family, because that’s how we view everyone under our roof.
JOB SUMMARY for Activities Director:
The Activities Director Provides group and one-to-one therapeutic recreation to all residents including those with Alzheimer Disease and other dementia-related disorders. Monitors performance of Senior Therapeutic Recreation Assistants, Therapeutic Recreation Assistant and Transporters. Provides training when needed.
Responsibilities for Activities Director:
- Facilitates the therapeutic recreation programs by assisting residents during group activities, following the activity schedule, and providing assistance with transportation for residents during recreation activities.
- Maintains documentation in a neat and legible manner and meets established department deadlines for recording documentation.
- Deals appropriately with the special needs of residents and their families.
- plans, organizes and assists residents in field trips on a monthly basis.
- Assists Manager in overseeing the work of Senior Therapeutic Recreation Assistants.
- Assists Manager in training of department staff and attends necessary meetings.
Requirements for Activities Director:
- Friendly, outgoing, positive personality;
- Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of the work group, residents, families and volunteers.
- Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities.
- Knowledge of documentation such as initial assessments, MDS, RAPS, progressive notes and care plans
Licenses/Certifications:
- State approved Activities Director
- Completed the 36-hour training course or Certified Recreation Therapist or a Degree in exercise physiology
- Must have previous experience is Skilled Nursing Facility
Some of the Benefits for Activities Director:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Schedule
We are Equal Employement Opportunity.