Newport Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Christiana, PA is seeking to hire a creative Director of Activities with previous Long-Term Care experience to enrich the lives of our residents!The responsibilities & duties:
Establish a plan to ease the transition for our residents and make life as fulfilling as possible through planning, developing, and implementing recreational activities that will meet the needs of our residents and target each life domain (physical, emotional, mental & spiritual).
As the Activity Director, you set the tone for the activities for our residents and strive to provide the best experience possible.
Working closely with both residents and recreation staff, you plan activities based on ability and need.
The Qualifications & Qualities Needed to be Successful:
Possess a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Certified Activities Professional
Have a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in Activities/Therapeutic Recreation
Possess a minimum of 2 years of recreation experience in the long-term care setting
Has the drive to support our person-centered care approach in order to meet each resident’s needs and preferences
Possess a true passion for excellence in quality of life measures
Effective communication skills to interact with residents, their family members, and the healthcare team members
The Company:
We are a 139-bed skilled nursing facility
We offer short term rehabilitative services and long-term nursing care
We provide exemplary customer service and top-quality care
We are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care
We embrace a person-centered care approach to ensure quality of life
We show value and respect to our employees by offering opportunities for career advancement and promotion from within
Your chance to work for a fun and supportive team that truly values you!
Monthly employee appreciation activities
Management is friendly, caring, and approachable
The benefits for qualified employees:
Health & Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuous professional and clinical training
Awards and recognition programs
Supportive team environment
For immediate consideration, please apply and call HR at (610) 593-6901 ext. 3114We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics