Activities Director at CommuniCare Health Services

Eagle, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Activity Planning, Coordination, Resident-Centered Activities, Program Evaluation, Resident Advocacy, Record Keeping, Report Maintenance, Community Relations, Fundraising, Disciplinary Action, Supervisory Experience, Decision Making, Organization, Activity Standards Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Address: 1600 27th St #2815 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Eagle Pointe Healthacre Center is currently seeking the right individual for the position of Activities Director to manage our activities team! If you are a highly energetic, creative thinker with strong leadership skills, we invite you to join our team and help bring enjoyment to the lives of our residents! Already certified through NCCAP preffered, but not required! Job duties may include: Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate all diversified resident-centered activities as needed Involve residents in planning individualized activities programs, oversee residents' participation, and advocate for residents regarding their needs, preferences, interests, and rights Participate in meetings including resident council meetings, family council meetings, department head meetings, and other committee meetings as required Maintain records and reports related to activities May participate in fundraising events Promote positive relationships with individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community through outings and activities provided by volunteers Identify need for and perform disciplinary action as required We have a great knowledgeable staff, and we are looking for someone that wants to be a part of an experienced, caring team. This is a full time, salaried position which will enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and PTO plans. Qualifications: Must be knowledgeable of activity practices, standards of practice, state practice acts and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Prior management, supervisory, or leadership experience, preferably in a healthcare environment. Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation (preferred) or related field or 90-hr. course for activity professionals and continuing education. Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public. Must be able to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity practices. May be required to possess an active state driver's license. Benefits As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts. About Us A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients and family members care for and about one another. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.

Responsibilities

The Activities Director will be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating all diversified resident-centered activities while involving residents in individualized program planning. Duties also include overseeing participation, advocating for resident needs, and attending various required council and department meetings.