Activities Director

Autumn Care of Mechanicsville -

On Demand Pay-get paid tomorrow for work done today!

Caring is at the heart of everything! Working in long term care offers many rewards you can’t find anywhere else. From the relationships you develop to the sense of pride you feel when you help others, you can find it here! Come work for a team that goes the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of others! Be confident and comfortable where you work with both Skilled and LTC areas!

This is our Advantage :

• On Demand Pay-get paid tomorrow for work done today!
• Or choose our Weekly Pay!
• Competitive Wages!
• Full-Time Opportunity!
• Great Benefits!
• Tuition opportunities to further your career!
• Stability in the Strong Leadership / Management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff!

POSITION SUMMARY :

The primary purpose of your job is to enhance resident wellness and quality of life through planning, organizing, developing, implementing and directing the overall life enrichment program and operation of the Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures.

Will ensure that an on-going life enrichment program is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the spiritual, emotional, social, physical, educational / intellectual, occupational, cultural, recreational, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Performs other duties as directed by the Administrator. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the community's administration and Life Enrichment Policies and Procedures.

Education and Qualifications :

Must be a certified therapeutic recreational therapist, CTRS through NCTRC; or an Activity Director Certified, ADC through NCCAP;

or a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA who is certified through the state in which the community is located.

• Bachelor degree in therapeutic recreation or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to communicate in English and have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must possess and demonstrate the ability to carry out both verbal and written directions.
• Must possess and demonstrate good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with supervisors, co-workers and community staff in the performance of duties.
• Ability to observe proper safety and sanitary techniques.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position / assignment.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Experience :

Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years and prefer one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting as a director.

Shift & Wage :

• Full-Time Opportunity Available
• Shifts Needed : Varies

About Us :

We strive to be the leader in the long-term care industry operating in 6 different states. It is our commitment to the care of our residents and our staff that sets us apart from the rest.

From the development of our Scratch Kitchens to the Saber Foundation Employee Hardship program, we are committed to the care and attention of everyone we serve!

Benefits and Perks* :

• Eligible for benefits the first of the month following 30 days
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision
• 401K through Fidelity
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Educational and tuition opportunities
• Various Discount Programs Offered
• Wellness Programs offered through WebMD
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!
• Discounted childcare programs offered through KinderCare at select communities
• Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age and military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.