Activity Director - Chadwick NRC LLC

Qualifications

2 year associate degree from an accredited college or satisfactory completion of 2 years of college, with major work in recreation or a related field or

At least 2 year experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program, OR Approved by the NYS DOH as a qualified trained activity leader or occupational therapist, therapeutic recreation specialist, occupational therapy assistant or recreation assistant

Excellent customer service skills

Physically able to transport residents in wheelchairs

Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary

Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly

Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness and kindness

Associates or better in Other

High School or better

Communication Skills

Compassion

Leadership skills

Benefits

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Schedules

Responsibilities

The Activity Director is responsible for carrying out the facilities’ activity programs for residents

Develops, implements and evaluates resident activity programs and individualizes comprehensive care plans, supervises and evaluates activities personnel, and volunteers

Coordinates the activities program with the resident’s schedule of other services

Develops a monthly person centered activity schedule based upon individual and group needs, interests, capabilities and cultural backgrounds

Assists with development and planning of the current monthly activities schedule where it is accessible to residents and staff and can be easily read

Initially develops with the resident and prepares for each resident a written plan for individual, group and independent activities in accordance with their needs, interests and capabilities

Supervises and schedules companion aides, while working in activities

Include in the resident’s medical chart a periodic assessment of the resident’s participation in and response to the activities program

Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attends all resident care conferences (or designee)

Assess needs and maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs

Chadwick NRC LLC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled