Elderwood at Waverly is currently seeking a full time Activities Leader to join our growing team. An ideal candidate is someone with previous therapeutic recreation experience and a passion for our residents. We are focused on senior care and wellness – People caring for People!
This is a full time career opportunity with primarily Days shifts available. There may be occasional Evenings as discussed during the initial interview.
Our recently renovated 200 bed facility offers Long Term Care (LTC) and Skilled Nursing (SNF) serving the geriatric population. The subacute services also include Orthopedic Rehab, Oncology, SMARTS Express Care, and Wound Care. In addition our campus offers Assisted and Enriched living apartments, an Adult Medical Day Services program, and an Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic.
Ask about our bonus referral opportunity and additional Elderwood perks!
Responsibilities
Plan, direct and schedule a monthly program of group, individual, and independent activities for residents; the activities are geared to individual capabilities and interests of residents; promote and communicate the monthly calendar of activities for residents
Direct Activity Leaders in implementing all phases of the Activity Department programs.
Plan Volunteer Program and recruit, orient, train, and direct volunteers.
Cultivate and maintain good public relations and contact with service groups, and other community organizations.
Interview new residents and prepare initial assessment information, including assigned sections of MDS+.
Attend Resident Care Planning Meetings and/or review Resident/Family Care Plan Review sessions; write and/or review activities plan of care in the Medical Record Chart of each resident.
Prepare and/or review required documentation including initial evaluations, progress notes, attendance at activities program and discharge summaries
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree and training in recreation required; qualifications as stated in NYS Code, Rules, and Regulations necessary.
The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who â
Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and
Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1,1990; or
Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was fulltime in a therapeutic activities program; or
Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
Has completed a training course approved by the State.
Ability to relate well, and enjoy working with the geriatric resident required.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing necessary.
Flexibility, patience, and sensitivity to the needs of residents necessary.
Leadership qualities and ability to work well with others in implementing the activities program necessary.
Ability to develop good relationships with residents, staff, volunteers, families, and visitors required.
Physical stamina for constant activity required.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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