Activities Director

South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland is hiring an Activities Director! This is a department head role reporting directly to the facility Administrator. Salaried role with weekly pay up to $35 an hour! South Shore is a 96-bed skilled nursing facility. As the department director, you plan, organize, develop, and direct the activities department, including programming, staffing, and event scheduling. Experience & Education: 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. Duties & 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. Specific Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be at least 18 years old. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. Must be knowledgeable in the Privacy Rule and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning. Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing policies and procedures. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must participate in continuing education and inservice training. Benefits: Competitive and Weekly Pay Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees Career Advancement Opportunities Exclusive Employer Discount Program Available for Eligible Team Members: Employer Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Vacation and Personal Time Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s). #J-18808-Ljbffr