What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director position at WeCare at Jameson Care Center?
Description
Come join the team with WeCare at Jameson Care Center!
WeCare at Jameson Care Center is actively seeking a motivated Activity Director for our community in New Castle, PA. Our Activity Director provide the residents exciting, stimulating, and resident centered recreation programs. The Primary purpose is to plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs.
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Key Responsibilities
Manage the staff of the department.- Create and implement a monthly structured recreation calendar of diverse activities.
- Promote 1:1 program for residents not choosing to attend structured programming.
- Promote programming for dementia residents.
- Maintaining supplies for daily programming.
- Maintain monthly budget.
- Maintain and report information about a resident’s condition.
- Train department staff.
- Assist and participate in resident outings from the facility.
- Assist in completing documentation following programs.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Knowledge and experience working with the elderly.- Possess patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a cheerful disposition.
- Ability to confidently design, prepare, and lead activity programs.
- Knowledge of equipment utilized in long term care.
- A certification in therapeutic recreation (CTRS) is preferred, OR an (ASS or higher) degree in therapeutic recreation or related field of human services.
- Minimum 2 year’s experience working in a recreation program preferred.
Benefits
Same Day Pay
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Continuing Education Tuition Program
PTO Exchange Program
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
401k with discretionary match
EAP
We reward hard working and caring professionals with competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities!
About WeCare Centers
At WeCare Centers, we believe in not only providing exceptional care for our residents but also ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for our team. Our Voluntary Benefits Programs are designed to provide additional supportive services to our employees that can help them achieve their personal, financial, and health goals.
