Resident Life & Wellness Programs Director

EHG; Stanardsville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an Activities Director to lead resident-centered programming and coordinate therapeutic activities within our facility. You will develop and implement a calendar of activities to meet social, emotional and physical needs and manage the activities department.

The role requires coordination with clinical and care staff to ensure a holistic resident experience, adherence to regulatory standards, and a passion for enriching the lives of residents

Qualifications

• Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist; or
• Certified Activity Director by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or
• Two years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, with one year full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting; or
• Prior completion of a state approved training course.

Responsibilities

• Meet the physical and sensory requirements and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Manage staff including hiring, training and developing, coaching, and counseling, and terminating department staff as necessary.
• Ensure employment practices comply with federal, state and local laws.
• Develop, organize, and implement activities to meet residents' social, emotional, physical, and therapeutic needs as identified in their care plans and within budget.
• Initiate and promote activities inside and outside the facility while ensuring safety and wellbeing of residents.
• Coordinate and verify assistance for activities and events as needed.
• Provide in-room activities for residents unable to attend daily events.
• Create an ongoing activity calendar that meets diverse needs and is accessible to all residents.

Skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

Program development

Budgeting

Education

Therapeutic recreation degree/certification

Certified Activity Director NCCAP

Two years’ experience in social/recreational program in health care (full-time year)

State-approved training course

Job description

Greene Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an Activities Director to lead resident-centered programming and coordinate therapeutic activities within our facility. You will develop and implement a calendar of activities to meet social, emotional and physical needs and manage the activities department.

The role requires coordination with clinical and care staff to ensure a holistic resident experience, adherence to regulatory standards, and a passion for enriching the lives of residents