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River Grove Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Activities Director!

Welcome to River Grove Health and Rehabilitation, where Activities Directors lead with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. Located in Loudon, TN, River Grove is more than just a healthcare facility, it’s a community that values the vital role of leadership in providing top-tier care to our residents.

We believe that leadership is about more than just management—it’s about fostering a collaborative, supportive, and dynamic team atmosphere. River Grove offers a variety of enrichment activities for staff and residents alike, from concerts and car shows to holiday celebrations, creating an engaging and rewarding workplace.

Join us at River Grove Health and Rehabilitation, and take the next step in your leadership journey in an environment that values your expertise and dedication.

We offer our amazing staff :

Career Growth Opportunities : We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
Monthly Staff Appreciation Events : Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.
Comprehensive Benefits Package : Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
Tuition Reimbursement Program : Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
Retirement Savings Plan : Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
PTO with accruals for full-time employees : Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance.

Job Responsibilities :

Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the resident’s plan of care and within the specified budget.

Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, ensuring the safety and well-being of each resident at all times.

Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.

Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.

Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.

Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events

Train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreational therapy.

Assist the residents with organizing and maintaining an active Resident Council.

Maintain all activity-related records required by regulations and Medical Records – activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Qualifications :

Meet at least one (1) of the following criteria :

Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist; or

Certified Activity Director by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or

Two (2) years experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, in which one (1) year was full time in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting; or

Prior completion of a state-approved training course.

One (1) to two (2) years of management / supervisory experience.

Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.

General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with a high level of quality and productivity.

Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high level of energy and enthusiasm.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal-opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

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