Activity Director (Skilled Nursing)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being. Ensure the activity programs are appropriately presented by staff. Maintain records of all activities and resident participation

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, develop and present a fresh and varied schedule of meaningful activities and events.

• Preparing monthly newsletter and calendar for distribution to all residents and families.

• Educate, train and encourage team members about opportunities to make meaningful connections with all patients and residents.

• Responsible for obtaining information to compile a biography on each patient or resident

• Responsible for maintaining proper level of activities inventory with budget constraints.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high school diploma. College specialization preferred

• 2+ years of experience in an Activity Assistant or Director position in long term care

• Activities Director Certification (Certified Recreational Therapist) preferred

• Must have passion and enthusiasm for working with the elderly.

• Possess patience and sensitivity while working with others.

BENEFITS:

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs

• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• New Pet Insurance Discount available

• DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.

• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction

• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts

• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)

• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund

• Farmers GroupSelect Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!

• In-facility education programs and more!

Calhoun Convalescent Center- 601 Dantzler St. Saint Matthews, SC 29135

Calhoun Convalescent Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in Saint Matthews, South Carolina. Our team provides personalized skilled nursing services designed to consider and address the needs of every patient.

• Drug Free, Smoke-Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets