Activities Staff - Full-Time -

Activities Staff - Full-Time -

Signature HealthCARE of Elizabethtown is seeking a full-time Activities Staff member to join our team. We offer short-term rehabilitative care as well as long-term care at our 112 bed facility. Our emphasis is on service excellence, providing quality care to allow for independence and to enable our patients to receive the medical care they need, the restorative therapy they require, and the support they and their families deserve.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, organization, and implementation of a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the resident's plan of care and within the specified budget.
• Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.
• Provide in-room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events.
• Assist in the creation of an ongoing calendar of activities that creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities.
• Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements.
• Solicit the involvement of the community when planning facility activities and events.
• Assist in the planning, organizing, and directing of the Activity Department fundraising events.
• Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience or related experience performing activity-related duties.
• Willing to enroll in a training course for activities within six (6) months of employment.
• Knowledge of the aging process and various resident activities.
• Ability to assume a leadership role in the Activity Department in the absence of the Activity Director.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent creative and communication skills.
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical, or sensory disabilities.
• Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Experience in working with volunteers and ability to organize and develop a volunteer program.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and work well within a team environment.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative, and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.

Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company that offers integrated services in 10 states across the continuum of care. We are committed to providing excellent care and creating an environment that promotes independence and wellbeing for our residents.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others, join our team at Signature HealthCARE of Elizabethtown. Apply now!