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Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Activities Director

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What they do

An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.

$57,731 / year median in Maine

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Woodlawn Rehabilitation Nursing Center offers specialized professional levels of care and support for our residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care. Our services are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful, and professional staff who follow evidenced based and clinical best practices to help promote health, safety, and a commitment to providing the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Woodlawn Rehabilitation Nursing Center follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
Activities Director:
A critical part of our Resident's care, the
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
provides opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs. The Director will work with team members to plan, organize, and direct a program of activities available to all residents of the facility. Additionally, providing assistance to the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and family to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities. As part of the facility leadership team, the Director reports to the facility Administrator. We want to support your work and life balance and would love to speak with you about what interests you! Flexible Shifts Tuition and education reimbursement Access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability Flexible savings account, including medical dependent care Paid Time Off available to all employees 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
Employee Assistance Program Minimum Qualifications:
Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities. Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility. Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm Experience in working with volunteers and ability to organize and develop volunteer program. Organization, documentation, and implementation of detailed programs. Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility. Meet at least one of the following criteria: Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist, music therapist, art therapist; or Certified activity coordinator by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, in which one year was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting; or Prior completion of a state-approved training course, or willingness to complete a state approved training course within six months of employment. Excellent creative and communication skills.