Activities Director

Upstate Services Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid orientation

Great team atmosphere

Competitive salary

Job summary

Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Syracuse, NY is seeking an experienced Activities Director to lead resident activity programs within the interdisciplinary team.

You will assess residents' preferences, develop ongoing activity plans, and supervise activity aides, with a focus on engagement, dementia-aware care, and rights advocacy.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreational specialist.
• At least two years in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years.
• One year of full-time experience in an activities program.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of activity aides and support them in delivering activities.
• Conduct resident assessments, develop care plans, and maintain documentation.
• Develop monthly schedules of activities matching residents' preferences.
• Assist residents with Resident Council and rights, including voting.
• Attend care conferences and reassess care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

QTRS eligibility

Two years experience

Full-time experience

Activities program

Education

State training course in activities

Job description

Activities Director

Full-time

$62,000-$72,000

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Activities Director to join our team at Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Syracuse, New York. As a member of our Interdisciplinary Team, the Activities Director will be responsible for providing a comprehensive assessment and care planning of residents' preferences for activities and developing an ongoing program to support their choices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of activity aides and support them in delivering a variety of activities to promote resident engagement and satisfaction
• Conduct resident assessments, develop care plans, and maintain documentation in resident records
• Develop monthly and ongoing schedules of activities that cater to residents' preferences and needs
• Assist residents in running the Resident Council and exercising their rights, including voting
• Complete training in dementia care and other relevant areas
• Attend resident care conferences and reassess changes in care plans as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care and support

Requirements

• A Qualified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (QTRS) or an activities professional with:
  • Eligibility for certification as a therapeutic recreational specialist
  • Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, with one year of full-time experience in an activities program
  • Completion of an approved State training course in activities

Benefits

• Competitive salaried position
• Great team atmosphere
• Ability to enhance the lives of our residents
• Health insurance options for health, dental, and vision
• 401K plan
• Paid orientation

About Us

At Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our residents. Our team of caring professionals is dedicated to delivering a wide range of services focused on the emotional, physical, and spiritual health of our residents. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming environment that supports the unique needs of each resident.