Activity Manager Hourly

Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center•Rocky Mount, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Activities Director who enjoys making a difference in the lives of individuals in a Long-Term Care/Rehab Center and is looking for a career with a focus on growth and teamwork. This role is responsible for planning and providing an ongoing program of activities for residents and patients in a short-term rehabilitation, sub-acute care, and long-term care center, that encourage physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.

Requirements

Two (2+) years of social or recreational program experience within the last five years (one of which must have been full-time in a residential activities program in a health care setting) OR Completion of a state approved Therapeutic or Recreational Activities training program OR Must qualify as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions, (word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.).
Able to supervise, instructs and motivates others.
Strong organizational and analytical skills; oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgement, problem solving and decision –making skills.
Utilizes effective time management skills.
Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executive, managers, clients, customers and the public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistical process control tools and budgets.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define and solve problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is preferred.
Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is desirable.

Responsibilities

Planning and providing an ongoing program of activities for residents and patients in a short-term rehabilitation, sub-acute care, and long-term care center, that encourage physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.