Life Enrichment Program Director - FT - Day

Camellia Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MyFlexPay

PTO

7 holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability

401(k) match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Camellia Health & Rehab in Claxton, GA seeks a Life Enrichment Program Director to lead the Seven Dimensions of Wellness, develop calendars, and coordinate staff and volunteers to deliver resident-centered activities.

The ideal candidate holds a licensed or certified recreation specialist credential, with 2+ years in a social or recreation program and healthcare experience preferred; GHCA 36-hour certification may be obtained in the first year. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified recreation specialist status.
• At least 2 years of experience in a social or recreation program within the last 5 years.
• 1 year of full-time Life Enrichment in a healthcare setting recommended.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct Life Enrichment program across Seven Dimensions of Wellness.
• Maintain activity calendars reflecting patient needs and events.
• Promote programs during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Develop and supervise a volunteer program with screening and training.
• Participate in IDT and care planning processes.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and maintain inter-departmental communication.

Skills

Life enrichment exp

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Licensed or certified recreation specialist

GHCA 36-Hour Certification

Job description

## Life Enrichment Program Director - FT - DayApply: Camellia Health & Rehab - Claxton, GA 30417: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: JR34962Join us atCamellia Health & Rehab– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities# **Full Time:**Starting Pay: $20.25 to $23.10hourWeekly pay**Benefits Offered:*** myFlexPay – ability to receive pay before payday* Paid time off with ability to cash out* 7 paid Holidays* Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Company Paid Life and Disability* 401(k) with match* Referral Bonus Program* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES# * Develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and direct a Life Enrichment program encompassing the Seven Dimensions of Wellness. Develops and maintains life enrichment calendars that reflect the needs of the patient population including special occasions, individual, large, and small group activities.* Actively promotes ongoing delivery of life enrichment programs to include during evening, weekend, and holiday hours.* Development and maintenance of a volunteer program which includes: screening, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers.* Be an active participant in the Interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include attending and participating in designated staff, leadership, and committee meetings, as well as resident care conferences.* Participates in the RAI/Care Plan process as indicated by RAI guidelines.* Coordinates delivery of life enrichment activities with other departments as necessary.* Establishes and maintains effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships.* Complies with established departmental financial plan.* Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment necessary to deliver meaningful, patient-centered activities.* Organizes and implements approved guidelines of the Life Enrichment department.* Serve as a facility liaison to promote positive engagement in community initiatives.* Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.* Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.* Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.# SKILLS AND ABILITIES* Administers the Life Enrichment department in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.* Participates in nursing center surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.* Attends and participates in continuing education programs to keep abreast of changes in your field.* Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.* Follows established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.* Honors patients’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.* Complies with Corporate Compliance Program.* Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.* Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.* Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.* Complies with all Privacy & Security programs. # MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSQualified licensed or certified recreation specialist.Qualified life enrichment professional with a minimum of two years’ experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years. Recommended one year of which was full-time in a Life Enrichment program within a health care setting. # OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSGHCA Activity Director State Approved 36-Hour Certification Course. Preferred applicant must be certified or obtain certification within the first year of employment. # SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone # LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.# MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. # REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. # COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLSThis job requires proficiency with the following computer applications: Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word # CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSPlease see the minimum qualifications. # PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.