Director Activities Health Center Job Bradenton area,Florida USA,Healthcare

Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart!

Join the team at Westminster Point Pleasant, a beautiful 5 star waterfront continuing care retirement community located near downtown Bradenton. Currently seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals for our full-time Health Center Activities Director position. Must be able to work weekends. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".

Why work for us?

Competitive Hourly Wage
Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b
Generous Paid Time Off Plan
Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
Warm and Friendly Work Environment
Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton
Flexible Schedule
Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

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JOB SUMMARY:

Plan, develop and direct the overall operation of the Health Center and ACLF activity departments in accordance with regulatory guidelines and our established policies and procedures, and assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the level of interests and abilities of each resident.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.

Plan and produce monthly activity calendar. Enter activities into the system.

Complete MDS and Resident Care Plans by adding quarterly progress notes.

Facilitate Resident Council Meetings and follow up on concerns or issues raised during the meetings. Plan and manage resident's therapeutic recreation activities and entertainment.

Manage and supervise the work for the Activities Assistants.

Prepare, plan and submit budgets to the direct supervisor for activities coordinated by the department.

Participate of Fundraising & Volunteering Activities for the community.

ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Four (4) year degree in Therapeutic Recreation (or related area) preferred;
Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (or eligible for certification); or have an Occupational Therapy degree with an emphasis on ADRD; or certified as an Activity Director

Experience and Basic Knowledge:
Must have experience in recreational and activities programs in long term care within the past 2 years, dealing with independent older adults who have ADRD.

Knowledge of Event Planning required.

Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease preferred.

Knowledge of the holiday traditions for the local community preferred.