What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Complete Care at Shorrock Gardens?
DESCRIPTION
Activities Director
Join the team as a member of our proud and caring staff. We care for our staff while we care for our residents and patients. As a member of Our Staff you will enjoy being part of a valued team where personal advancement and the development of skills are respected and where you will feel appreciated.
We offer many great benefits
Requirements
- Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed by this state and is eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or as an activities professional; or
- Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
- Must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
- Must have completed a training course approved by this state.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
- 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.