Activities Director

Fox Subacute South Philadelphia:

Monday – Friday

Fox Subacute South Philadelphia is seeking to add a Full-Time Activities Director to our dynamic team! Fox Subacute South Philadelphia is a 53-bed facility that provides care to clinically complex respiratory and ventilator dependent residents. Fox offers the acuity level of a hospital step down unit while giving its RN’s and LPN’s the opportunity to really get to know and care for their resident’s long term.

What we are looking for:

Our ideal candidate will be an energetic self-starter that has a superior work ethic, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently and have patience and compassion for our residents.

What We Offer:

• Discounted & Garage Parking
• Flexible scheduling
• Manageable patient ratio
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account & Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Employee Discount Program through LifeMart

Qualifications:

• Must have a ADC or CTRS
• Experience in all DOH regulatory documentation, assessments and care plans
• Embrace our person-centered care approach to meet each resident's needs and preferences and possesses a true passion for excellence in nursing care
• Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and perform effectively during peak periods of activity and emergency situations
• Able to read, write and speak the English language clearly
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required in skilled nursing
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completes assessments, MDS, care plans and gathers information to design activities that are multi-faceted, meet patients’ functional levels, and reflects needs and interests of each patient
• Provides patients who are confined or chose to remain in their rooms with in-room activities in keeping with life-long interests, (music, reading, visits with individuals who share their interests or reasonable attempts to connect the patient with such individuals) and in-room projects they can work on individually
• Assists with escorting patients to and from daily activities
• Maintains sufficient activity supplies
• Coordinates Resident Council
• Posts monthly activities calendars that reflect the schedules, choices and rights of the patients; offers activities at hours convenient to the patients; reflects the cultural and religious interests of the resident population; appeals to both men and women and all age groups living in the facility

If you are interested in discussing these great opportunities with a team that truly wants to make a difference, please apply today!

Fox Subacute expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Skilled nursing facility

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Activity Director: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Activity Director Certified (Preferred)
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mechanicsburg, PA 17055: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person