Activity and Social Service Director

El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center•El Reno, OK

10d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity and Social Service Director is an upfront and hands-on representative of El Reno Healthcare. They have extensive daily interaction with customers and the public on the company’s behalf. This position requires personnel to be professional, courteous, outgoing, compassionate, and always maintain safety procedures. Must have excellent customer service & communication skills. The Activity and Social Service Director is responsible for the overall enrichment and coordination of resident social activities. The goal of the activities program is to provide mental, physical & creative stimulation that encourages an invigorating social atmosphere for the residents.

Requirements

FULL-TIME: 40 hours per week
Must be able to pass a comprehensive Criminal Background Screening
Must provide valid employment documents.
Must have reliable transportation to report to work on time and maintain good attendance.
Must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, or kneel throughout shift.
Must be able to lift 25-50lbs.
Customer service: includes professional, prompt, and courteous correspondence with residents, visitors, contractors, coworkers, and supervisors.
Maintain a positive “can-do” attitude.
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction with attention to detail.
Self-motivated, able to work with/without supervision.
Communicate politely & professionally with customers, co-workers & supervisors.
Could require evenings or weekends for Activities.
Experience driving passenger commercial vehicles is preferred.
CDL is not required.
Must possess current Driver’s License, acceptable driving record & current personal auto insurance.
Maintain an accurate and a thorough knowledge of all the aspects of the property, specifically in areas such as community policies, safety, and emergency procedures, etc.
Must love seniors and have a great sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving passenger commercial vehicles is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in answering phones as needed.
Greet EVERYONE with kind words, a smile, and eye contact.
Responsible for planning and directing a program of diversified activities for all residents.
Develop & coordinate activities for independent residents to participate in such as: social activities, resident birthday parties, family gatherings, outings, spiritual activities, creative and artistic activities, exercise, recreation, etc.
Provide a calendar of events for resident reference.
Schedule outside vendors & entertainers for enjoyment of residents.
Assist in resident transportation to shopping, errands, doctor visits, fieldtrips, etc.
Manage monthly budget & expenses for Activities department.
Engage & interact with residents and families to instill a positive image of ERPARC.
Communicate with residents to see what their interests are & develop new programs accordingly.
Work closely with Supervisors to coordinate monthly resident or marketing events.
Seasonal decorations for the building to encourage excitement and interaction.
Schedule care plan and monthly resident council meetings.
Advocate for residents and their families
Quarterly and monthly resident charting