SNF Life Enrichment Program Director

CHSGa•Union Point, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us at Greene Point Health & Rehab – 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.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format.
The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

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.