Activity Director

Activity Director

Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is located in Castleton, NY, 9 miles from Albany, and is looking for a full-time Activity Director!

Schedules Available: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 40 hour/week; exempt position

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for the planning, coordination, and participation in the Activity Department.

Plans, schedules, implements, and actively participate in programs of individual and group activities based on residents' needs.

Maintains awareness of special diets, allergies, and restrictions of all residents.

Completes the activity assessment within required time of admission and annually.

Formulates care plan in relation to residents' activity needs and interests, including MDS.

Acts as a member of the interdisciplinary team and attends resident care conferences.

Document interactions with residents and/or family in the assessment and care plan as required by State regulations.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Is licensed or registered or

Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1 1990 or

2 years experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program or

Qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant or

Has completed training course approved by the State.

Experience in DOH survey process (preferred)

Company Overview: small skilled nursing facility; easy commute from surrounding counties

Benefits: Weekly pay, health, dental, vision, paid life insurance, 401k with employer contributions, paid vacation, personal and sick time with unused sick time paid out annually; Colonial products including an FSA, safe, friendly working environment