Activities Director

Centre For Neuro Skills•Irving, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

With traumatic brain injury, life changes in an instant. For us, there is no greater reward than easing human suffering and helping people put their lives back together. As an Activities Director, you will play a critical role in transforming lives and helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life. At CNS, we are a community of "PATHfinders" who work together to find every path possible for our patients to reach their maximum independence and quality of life. We create a supportive work environment through selflessness, innovation, and hard work. We take work very seriously, but we also enjoy a great atmosphere of fun and professional development, and we are committed to promoting a rich environment for each other to thrive through collaboration and empowerment.

Requirements

Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Working knowledge of rehabilitative care is required.
Experience in which potential administrative and supervisory competence has been demonstrated required.
Activity Leader State Certification.
Must maintain CPR, First Aid, and behavior training certifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
Completion of CNS Learn to Earn program preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises the daily recreational and social activities of the patients in the residential program.
Supervises and supports Neuro Rehabilitation Specialists (NRS) in the administration of recreational and social activities in patient programs.
Provides for the safety of patients, visitors, staff and self when interacting with patients who may have behavioral outbursts, which can include yelling, exiting, hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, scratching, and throwing objects.
Performs toilet and chair transfers without assistance for patients up to 150 pounds utilizing approved transfer techniques. Transfer techniques include standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Patients requiring moderate to maximum assistance and weighing over 150 pounds are lifted and/or transferred by two persons.
Be familiar with/uses special equipment as required by each patient, including, but not limited to wheelchairs, walkers, gastric feeding tubes, and smaller equipment including writing implements.
Delegates job duties as needed.
Assists with instructing Neuro Rehabilitation Specialist training and other in-service training sessions at the request of the Residential Rehabilitation Manager.
Transports patients as needed in own or company vehicle requiring transfer and driving abilities.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Extended Sick Leave
PPO medical, dental, life, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month after hire.
Annual enrollment in One Medical with telehealth also available through the company health plan.
9-10 paid holidays per year, including a floating personal observance day.
Company matching 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Professional license reimbursement.
Continuing education assistance, if applicable.
Daily Pay: access your earnings immediately after you complete your shift!
Access to exclusive discounts and savings through LifeMart
Access to Wisely's financial services
Early Direct Deposit through Wisely
Cashback Rewards through Wisely
Prepaid Debit Cards through Wisely