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Centers Health Care

Activities Director

Centers Health Care, Granville, New York, United States

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Director of Recreation/Activities Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

is seeking a full-time

Activities Director

for our Skilled Nursing Facility located in Granville, NY.

The ideal candidate should have prior Activities Director experience in a Long Term Care setting, an upbeat energetic personality, and be tech‑savvy.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program!

Generous pay rates based on experience

Career Advancement Opportunities

Two-Tiered Insurance Plan: Medical and Dental included!

Duties

Plans a variety of engaging activity programs for all days of the week (including evenings, weekend, and holidays)

Plans activities that are appropriate to the needs of the residents (includes but are not limited to: small and large group programs, individual pursuits, sensory activities, clubs, special interests, spiritual and religious activities, one to one activities, community outings)

Prepares a monthly calendar of activities that are posted in prominent areas and provided to every resident

Prepares a monthly staffing schedule that includes evening and weekend and holiday coverage

Ensures that all documentation requirements are met. (MDS, assessments, care plans)

Develops a system to record resident participation/attendance

Participates in morning meetings, department head meetings, care plan meetings, and any other meeting as directed by the facility administrator

Orders appropriate supplies and equipment for the department

Plans a monthly resident council meeting (and any other resident committees such as food committee) and is the staff liaison for the resident council president and other resident executive committee members. Takes meeting minutes and ensures that all resident concerns are addressed

Organizes and coordinates special community outings with resident interests in mind

Arranges regular entertainment, parties, seasonal programs, and special events

Plans and coordinates staff events at the request of the administrator

Ensures that the facility is appropriately decorated as per the holiday/season

Supervises the volunteer program for the facility

Coordinates community grassroots programming and serves as facility representative at local events

Responsible for maintaining a bi-monthly newsletter and maintaining facility social media program

Adheres to all facility and corporate policies

Requirements

Must have activities/recreation experience working in a skilled nursing facility

Excellent administrative and organizational skills

Must enjoy working with the senior population

Must have: 2 full time years within the last 5 years in a recreational setting working with older adults

About us Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located on the banks of the Indian River, bordered by a quiet residential neighborhood on one side and woods on the other. Granville Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier and happier. A mainstay of the Granville for many years, we’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest. Granville Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

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