What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?

Sapphire Ridge at Brevard is a member of the Ascent Health family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

Sapphire Ridge at Brevard is seeking an Activities Director to join our team.

Working at Sapphire Ridge at Brevard you will enjoy :

Shift Flexibility
Fun Employee Engagement Activities
Positive work environment
Competitive Pay and Benefits

What you will do :

The Activities Director is responsible for the development and implementation of a stimulating activity program encompassing physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual activities. Programs will address needs of all elderly from active to those in declining physical abilities. The Activities Director must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and act maturely in dealing with others. The programming must also include a wide variety of ages and meet the needs of our diverse population. Must be able to be flexible with working hours to accommodate evening and weekend activities. Must be able use Microsoft products to include : Word, and Outlook.

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

Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, insuring 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.

Provide in room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events.

Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities.

Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements.

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

What you need :

Has a degree in Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or has worked as the supervisor in an activities program for 2 years in the past 5 years, OR has completed the Activities Director state-approved course

Prefer one year of activity programming experience with agencies responsible for seniors.

Demonstrates an interest in working with a senior population.

Demonstrates a warm, friendly and outgoing personality.

Willing to work flexible hours, such as during evenings and weekends, for planned activities and events.

Ability to understand and communicate verbally and in writing in English

This position requires extra training on Alzheimer's and other forms of Dementia. This facility does have a secure unit for residents with Dementia and behaviors. If you are passionate about helping residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia, Apply today!

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