Life Enrichment Program Director - Day

CHSGa • St. Simons, GA

68d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Join us at Heritage Oaks – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities.

Requirements

• Qualified licensed or certified recreation specialist.
• Qualified life enrichment professional with a minimum of two years’ experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years.
• Recommended one year of which was full-time in a Life Enrichment program within a health care setting.

Nice To Haves

• GHCA Activity Director State Approved 36-Hour Certification Course.
• Preferred applicant must be certified or obtain certification within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and direct a Life Enrichment program encompassing the Seven Dimensions of Wellness.
• Develops and maintains life enrichment calendars that reflect the needs of the patient population including special occasions, individual, large, and small group activities.
• Actively promotes ongoing delivery of life enrichment programs to include during evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Development and maintenance of a volunteer program which includes: screening, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers.
• Be an active participant in the Interdisciplinary team (IDT) to include attending and participating in designated staff, leadership, and committee meetings, as well as resident care conferences.
• Participates in the RAI/Care Plan process as indicated by RAI guidelines.
• Coordinates delivery of life enrichment activities with other departments as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships.
• Complies with established departmental financial plan.
• Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment necessary to deliver meaningful, patient-centered activities.
• Organizes and implements approved guidelines of the Life Enrichment department.
• Serve as a facility liaison to promote positive engagement in community initiatives.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

Benefits

• Paid time off with ability to cash out
• 7 paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Disability
• 401(k) with match
• Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed