Newark Manor Nursing Home is seeking a a Full Time Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities Director to join our team .
This is a predominately Monday through Friday Day shift position with weekends as needed
We have a very active rehabilitation program and help many people to recover and regain independence in order to return to the community while providing daily individualized programming to our Long Term Residents. As part of a family-owned network of 11 nursing homes, we have access to some of the most respected experts in the long term care field.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities department and programming.
- Directs the Activity program including the scheduling, both individual and groups, implementing and / or delegating the implementation of the programs, monitors the response/reviews/evaluates the response to programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident and makes revisions accordingly.
- Ensures the contribution to the completion of the comprehensive Care Plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities and interests/ preferences of each resident
Qualifications:
- Is licensed or registered in Therapeutic Recreation in NY or has at minimum 2 years' experience within a long-term care Activities Department.
- Dementia Training / Behavioral knowledge Preferred.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with Care Planning, Admission processes, discharge planning, Resident Rights / Resident Choice and Federal / State Regulations required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Long term care
- Skilled nursing facility
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Activities: 3 years (Required)
- Managerial: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Newark, NY 14513 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newark, NY 14513: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person