Activities Director

Sprenger-Health-Care-Systems-; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Sprenger Health Care Systems in Wooster, OH is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan, schedule, and implement programs tailored to residents' needs and interests. You will staff the activities department, manage budgets, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to integrate recreation into the overall plan of care.

Ideal candidates are licensed or eligible for TRS or activities professional certification, or have 2+ years of relevant experience in health care settings; OT/OTA

Qualifications

• Vacancies require state licensure or registration for an activities professional.
• Eligible for TRS or activities professional certification after Oct 1990.
• 2+ years in social or recreational program within last 5 years, with 1 year in patient activities in health care.
• May accept qualified occupational therapist or OTA; or state-approved training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and implement a program of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs and interests.
• Staff the activities department including scheduling, budgeting, and training new employees.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team and integrate recreation into the care plan.
• Maintain documentation reflecting services provided and resident progress toward goals.
• Develop and communicate facility programs with residents, staff, families and volunteers.

Education

State-licensure or registration for activity professional

Eligible for TRS or activities professional certification

2+ years in social/recreational program with 1 year in patient activities

OT / OTA qualification or state-approved training

Job description

Sprenger Health Care is a third generation, leading developer, owner and operator of senior living communities and services in Ohio and South Carolina. Through our 12-nursing home, 10 assisted living, and 8 independent living communities encompassing nearly 2,000 beds, we provide exceptional health care services, including; long-term nursing care, assisted and independent living, memory care, hospice, home care, respite care, and short-term post-acute rehabilitation. For more information about Sprenger Health Care, please visit www.sprengerhealthcare.com.Qualifications:Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and Is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; OR Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; OR Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or Has completed a training course approved by the state.Essential Job Functions:Plan, schedule and implement a program of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs and interests.Responsible for staffing the activities department including scheduling, adhering to budgeted hours, adhering to departmental budget, and hiring and training new employees.Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team attending all resident care conferences and integrating the recreation plan as part of the total resident plan of care.Maintain departmental documentation that reflects services provided and resident progress towards goals including progress notes, participation records, one-to-one records, etc.Develop and communicate facility programs with residents, staff, family and volunteers.The position offers a competitive wage based on experience, and many other benefits including:Health insurance with company paid life insuranceDental, Vision and Voluntary benefits401k with company matchTuition reimbursementOpportunity for professional growth and developmentPaid time offHoliday payCome join a team with many years of employment longevity and a chance to grow your career from within. We can’t wait to meet you!#INDNUR