Activities Director

Now Hiring! Activities Director

We are currently seeking a caring and hard-working professional to join our dedicated team as the Activities Director!

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Top compensation program and excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision plus more)
• $3000 Sign on bonus
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• 401k & 401k match plans
• Employee engagement activities and staff appreciation events
• Positive, supportive, welcoming team environment
• Generous PTO

The primary purpose of the Activities Director is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Activities Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Hamilton Post-Acute Care is a 55 bed post-acute care center located on the campus of RWJ University Hospital-Hamilton. Our company is defined by our motto of “Caring with a Commitment to Quality.” We pride ourselves on providing expert service in healthcare with care and compassion towards our patients and families. Turn your passion into a career by joining our Hamilton family!

Responsibilities of the Activities Director:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of the Facility.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.
• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the Facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Interview resident and families, as necessary, in a private setting.
• Refer resident and families to appropriate personnel, as needed, to meet resident and family needs.
• Involve residents and families in planning Facility activity programs.
• Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of activity programs.
• Assist in the review and updating of departmental job descriptions, at least annually.
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the Activities Department.

Requirements/Qualifications of the Activities Director:

• Must have Activity Director Certification (ADC) or a certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) years experience in a social or activities program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting
• Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing Activities services in nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing Activities services.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

We want to hear from YOU! Apply today!

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Care plans: 1 year (Preferred)
• activities specialist: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ADS or CTRS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000