Life Enrichment Director

Valley Hill Health and Rehab•Brevard, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of your job is to enhance resident wellness and quality of life through planning, organizing, developing, implementing and directing the overall life enrichment program and operation of the Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures. Will ensure that an on-going life enrichment program is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the spiritual, emotional, social, physical, educational/intellectual, occupational, cultural, recreational, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Performs other duties as directed by the Administrator. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the community's administration and Life Enrichment Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

  • Must be a certified therapeutic recreational therapist, CTRS through NCTRC; or an Activity Director Certified, ADC through NCCAP; or a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA who is certified through the state in which the community is located.
  • Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years and prefer one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting as a director.
  • Must be able to communicate in English and have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Must possess and demonstrate the ability to carry out both verbal and written directions.
  • Must possess and demonstrate good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related field is preferred but not required.
  • Prefer one (1) year of experience as a full-time director in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
  • CTRS Experience preferred.
  • LTC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Enhance resident wellness and quality of life through planning, organizing, developing, implementing and directing the overall life enrichment program and operation of the Department.
  • Ensure an on-going life enrichment program is designed to meet the interests and the spiritual, emotional, social, physical, educational/intellectual, occupational, cultural, recreational, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Administrator.
  • Follow all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintain established standards of practice.

Benefits

  • Flexible Pay Options – Choose On-Demand Pay and get paid as soon as tomorrow for work done today or opt for our Weekly Pay schedule!
  • Positive, Family-Like Atmosphere
  • Generous PTO & Benefits
  • Career Growth Opportunities – Take advantage of our Loan and Forgiveness program as well as other educational programs to advance your nursing career.
  • Strong, Stable Leadership
  • DAILY Pay!
  • Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
  • Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more.
  • Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
  • 401K through Fidelity
  • Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
  • Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
  • Wellness programs offered through WebMD
  • Employee recognition programs
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