Activity Director

Description

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR - Full-Time – Generations at Oakton Pavillion, Des Plaines, IL

Generations at Oakton Paviilion in Des Plaines, IL, seeks a Dynamic Activity Director. This is a Full-Time Position with a Salary of $50k, Plus a Full Benefit Package, including a choice of Healthcare Plans, 401k w/Company Match, Health Savings plan, and much more!

The Schedule is Monday-Friday, and includes One Weekend Day per Month, as Manager on Duty.

Some Holidays Required.

Do you love to bring people joy through all forms of creative interaction? Do you believe in the dignity of residents and always strive to interact with them in a manner that conveys kindness, warmth and respect?

If you answered yes, then we want you on our team!

Generations at Oakton Pavillion is a Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing community providing world class healthcare and concierge-like services for seniors. To learn more about this facility, go to our website at: www.generationsoakton.com.

Responsibilities of the Activity Director:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating and executing a diversified and well-planned activity program which includes recreational, religious, social, physical, intellectual and community-service oriented programs
• Creating and maintaining a positive atmosphere of warmth and kindness, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility
• Planning and implementing suitable activities for residents who are not able or willing to attend regularly-scheduled activities
• Ensure each patient is evaluated initially and periodically to determine his or her backgrounds, interests, abilities, physical and emotional needs and limitations for the purpose of planning meaningful programs
• Per MDS requirements, entering assessment and evaluation results into system

Requirements

of the Activity Director:

• B.A. or B.S. in Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Education or Social Service preferred
• Activity Director Certification required (or in process of completing certification)
• Food Sanitation and/or Dementia Certifications a plus!
• Three (3) years of experience in group activity programming or an equivalent
• Must have ability to teach, organize, initiate and take responsibility for programs
• Experience with directing activities in a long term care facility strongly preferred
• Familiarity with MDS preferred
• Knowledge of PCC (Point-Click-Care) preferred
• Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH and HFS regulations relevant to activities preferred
• Knowledge of the community and community resources
• Must be personable, professional and cooperative with all residents, families and staff

“Generations - Our Family Caring for Your Family for Generations to Come”

Equal Opportunity Employer

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