Engaging Activities Director for Senior Care Programs

South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried   

Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland is seeking an Activities Director to lead the activities department in a 96-bed skilled nursing facility with a salaried role and weekly pay up to $35 an hour.

The director will plan, organize, develop, and direct programming, staffing, and event scheduling, reporting to the facility Administrator and collaborating with the therapeutic team. Strong communication and supervision experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Have interest and ability to work with elderly persons and persons with physical, development, and behavorial disorders.
• Have at least one (1) year's experience or training in directing group activity.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the activities department, including scheduling events and activities that interest and engage residents.
• Manage the hiring, onboarding, training, and daily tasks of the activities assistants.
• Order supplies.
• Connect with residents to generate programming ideas that tailor to their interests.
• Work with vendors, including performers, to schedule visits to the facility.
• Document and report to the nursing department any unusual or significant findings.
• Encourage residents to take part in activities that stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
• Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team.
• Other duties assigned by administrator and regional support team.

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent

Job description

South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland is seeking an Activities Director to lead the activities department in a 96-bed skilled nursing facility with a salaried role and weekly pay up to $35 an hour.

The director will plan, organize, develop, and direct programming, staffing, and event scheduling, reporting to the facility Administrator and collaborating with the therapeutic team. Strong communication and supervision experience are preferred.