Activities Supervisor

Meadow Brook Rehab and Nursing • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Meadow Brook Rehab and Nursing is seeking a full-time Activities Director/Supervisor for its skilled nursing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role creates and delivers a therapeutic activities program for geriatric residents, tailored to their interests and needs and intended to help build functional abilities. Activities include individual, group, and bedside programming, as well as special and seasonal events, and may take place in a variety of locations.

The Activities Supervisor develops and posts a monthly activities calendar; gathers information from residents and relevant family members or representatives to create and update individualized programs; and adapts activities to residents’ cognitive and physical functional levels. The role also supports department budgeting, hires and retains activity staff and volunteers, and maintains activity equipment, supplies, and spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Love for the geriatric population.

Nice To Haves

• Therapeutic Recreation Technician (TRT) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential is highly desired but not required.
• Some prior nursing home activities experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a therapeutic activities program designed around residents’ individual interests and needs and intended to build functional abilities.
• Develop and provide individual, group, and bedside activities, including special and seasonal events, in a variety of locations.
• Develop and post a monthly activities calendar.
• Interview residents, interested family members, legal representatives, and significant others to obtain and update information for individualized activities programs, accommodate individual needs and preferences, and protect and promote residents’ rights.
• Participate in developing the department budget and provide the Administrator with relevant information about department financial needs and status.
• Hire and retain qualified, competent activity staff and volunteers.
• Adapt activities to residents’ cognitive and physical functional levels using task segmentation, verbal prompts, set-up assistance, physical assists, and demonstrations.
• Maintain and clean activity equipment and supplies.
• Keep activity spaces clean and orderly.

Benefits

• Complete medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement program.
• Up to 16 days of paid time off per year.
• Company-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED