Activities Director Nursing Facility

apartment Skilled nursing facility location_onPelham, MA, US

Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation at Amherst is currently looking for an Activities Director for our long-term care and rehabilitation units.

The Activities Director is responsible for the organization, implementation, and supervision of daily activities for residents. Creating and posting monthly calendars for all activities available to residents. Organizing and creating special events for residents. Coordinating with the nursing department for any reports, documentation, or evaluation that need to be completed for residents. Coordinating with the director of nursing and administrator to ensure activities meets all DPH requirements.

Job Functions (included but not limited too)

1. Responsible for facilitation and implementing group activity programming

2. Responsible for transporting residents both ambulatory and wheelchair bound.

3. Responsible for proper documentation of all activities

4. Responsible for knowing all fall risk.

5. Responsible for posting calendar of activities in all bedrooms monthly

6. Responsible for resident gardens and outside activities

7. Must report to DON and Administrator any resident concerns or issues

8. Proper documentation of 1:1 visit

9. Responsible for ensuring residents follow protocol in cooking activities

10. Responsible for daily boards residents’ newspapers and daily menu alternatives. This must be done daily and in a timely fashion

Benefits;

CECAA is proud to offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, paid holidays and time off, disability and life insurance, 401k options.

Qualifications;

Certified Activities Director preferred, previous experience as Activities Director preferred.

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

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