Living Legends Health
Activities Director
Living Legends Health, Niskayuna, New York, United States,
Living Legends Health - Activities Director
Location: Orchard Park, New YorkFull-Time!BENEFITS:Weekly paychecksReferral Bonuses up to $1000401kFlexible SchedulesThe Activity Director is responsible for carrying out the facilities’ activity programs for residents. Develops, implements and evaluates resident activity programs and individualizes comprehensive care plans, supervises and evaluates activities personnel, and volunteers.Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Coordinates the activities program with the resident’s schedule of other services.Develops a monthly person-centered activity schedule based upon individual and group needs, interests, capabilities, and cultural backgrounds.Assists with development and planning of the current monthly activities schedule where it is accessible to residents and staff and can be easily read.Initially develops with the resident and prepares for each resident a written plan for individual, group, and independent activities in accordance with their needs, interests, and capabilities.Supervises and schedules companion aides while working in activities.Includes in the resident’s medical chart a periodic assessment of the resident’s participation in and response to the activities program.Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attends all resident care conferences (or designee).Assesses needs and maintains an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs.Requirements:Minimum 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent preferred2-year associate degree from an accredited college or satisfactory completion of 2 years of college, with major work in recreation or a related field, orAt least 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program, OR approved by the NYS DOH as a qualified trained activity leader or occupational therapist, therapeutic recreation specialist, occupational therapy assistant, or recreation assistant.Experience in health care preferred but not requiredPhysically able to transport residents in wheelchairsAbility to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessaryRespect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderlyAble to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindnessAPPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke6050 Armor RoadOrchard Park, NY 14127CALL: 716-662-6753 for more informationABOUT US:
Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State. We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Location: Orchard Park, New YorkFull-Time!BENEFITS:Weekly paychecksReferral Bonuses up to $1000401kFlexible SchedulesThe Activity Director is responsible for carrying out the facilities’ activity programs for residents. Develops, implements and evaluates resident activity programs and individualizes comprehensive care plans, supervises and evaluates activities personnel, and volunteers.Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Coordinates the activities program with the resident’s schedule of other services.Develops a monthly person-centered activity schedule based upon individual and group needs, interests, capabilities, and cultural backgrounds.Assists with development and planning of the current monthly activities schedule where it is accessible to residents and staff and can be easily read.Initially develops with the resident and prepares for each resident a written plan for individual, group, and independent activities in accordance with their needs, interests, and capabilities.Supervises and schedules companion aides while working in activities.Includes in the resident’s medical chart a periodic assessment of the resident’s participation in and response to the activities program.Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attends all resident care conferences (or designee).Assesses needs and maintains an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs.Requirements:Minimum 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent preferred2-year associate degree from an accredited college or satisfactory completion of 2 years of college, with major work in recreation or a related field, orAt least 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program, OR approved by the NYS DOH as a qualified trained activity leader or occupational therapist, therapeutic recreation specialist, occupational therapy assistant, or recreation assistant.Experience in health care preferred but not requiredPhysically able to transport residents in wheelchairsAbility to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessaryRespect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderlyAble to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindnessAPPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke6050 Armor RoadOrchard Park, NY 14127CALL: 716-662-6753 for more informationABOUT US:
Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State. We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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