Activities Supervisor

Cascades Healthcare; Crawford (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska is seeking a Full Time Activities Supervisor to lead resident engagement and wellness programs. Candidates should hold TRS/MTRS certification and have experience designing individualized activities within a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, budgeting input, and maintaining rights and quality of life for residents; physical requirements include lifting up to 25 lbs and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) or Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS).
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
• 2+ years of social or recreational programming experience in the past 5 years.
• At least 1 year of full-time experience in a healthcare resident activities program (or equivalent).
• Alternative qualification as Art, Music, Dance, or Recreation Therapist.
• 36+ hours DHS-approved activity director training or equivalent.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids and communicable illnesses.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Adequate vision and hearing (with or without assistive devices).
• Meets facility health requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides individual, group, and bedside activities reflecting residents' interests.
• Develops and posts monthly activities calendar.
• Interview residents and families to tailor programs and protect residents' rights.
• Participates in department budgeting and provides financial input.
• Hires and reviews activity staff and volunteers to meet standards.
• Support survey readiness and corrective actions during surveys.

Skills

TRS/MTRS certification

Social/recreational programming

Healthcare activity program experience

English proficiency

Lifting 25 lbs and endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ponderosa Villa | Crawford, Nebraska

Full Time Activities Supervisor

Ponderosa Villa is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.

If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow you r career, Ponderosa Villa may be the right fit for you.

What you'll do:

• Develops and provides individual, group, and bedside activities for residents that reflect interests of residents, are offered at hours convenient to residents, appeal to all age groups, appeal to both men and women, take place in a variety of locations, and include special and seasonal events.
• Develops and posts monthly activities calendar.
• Interviews residents, interested family members, legal representatives, and significant others to obtain and update information needed to develop individualized activities programs, to accommodate individual needs, preferences, and to protect and promote residents' rights.
• Participates in the development of the department budget and provides relevant financial information to the Administrator regarding department financial needs and status.
• Hires and retains qualified competent activity staff and volunteers, conducts interviews, provides regular performance reviews, takes appropriate job actions, reviews job actions taken by subordinates to assure that staff meet qualification and performance standards and can perform all essential functions of the job.
• Actively participates in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintains a presence while surveyors are on-site and directs the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Demonstrates concern for identified problems and undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress if appropriate.
• Other duties as necessary and assigned.

What we're looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) or Master Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (MTRS)
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• 2+ years of experience in social or recreational programming within the past 5 years
• At least 1 year of full-time experience in a healthcare resident activities program (or equivalent qualifying experience)
• Or qualification as an Art, Music, Dance, or Recreation Therapist
• Or completion of 36+ hours of DHS-approved activity director training
• May be exposed to bodily fluids and communicable illnesses
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
• Adequate vision and hearing (with or without assistive devices)
• Meets facility health requirements and standards

Why us:

Our Activities Supervisors care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-andwe're proud of the supportive environment we've built.