Activities Director

We are hiring an Activities Director to join our dynamic care team at Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newport!

This is a full-time, department head role with weekly pay. Heatherwood is a 114-bed skilling nursing facility located at 398 Bellevue Avenue.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

The director oversees the operations of the activities department including coordination of events and programs, staffing, and resident activities.

Experience & Education:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have at least one (1) year experience in training or directing group activities.
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
• Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities
• professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990
• Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program
• Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant
• Has completed a training course approved by the State
  
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in plans and provisions of patient care by visiting residents regularly to evaluate needs.
• Oversee recreation department staffing and recruitment.
• Plan, organize, and implement resident activities and event programming.
• Document and report to the nursing department any unusual or significant findings.
• Encourage residents to take part in activities of daily living that will stimulate his/her potential, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
• Spend duty time with residents rather than with other facility staff.
• Assisst with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team.
• Participate in public relations, media coverage, marketing efforts and volunteer activities.
  
  
  

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• 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 possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
• 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.
  
  
  

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s 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, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.