Job Description
Job Description
What is Carolina SeniorCare? Carolina SeniorCare is a P.A.C.E. (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly). We are the best kept secret in Davidson, Davie, Rowan and Iredell which are the counties we serve. A career at Carolina SeniorCare is a calling to help others in their community and help elderly participants (55 or older) stay and live in their respective communities. P.A.C.E. offers a wide variety of services to fulfill this mission such as medical services to medications, from nutritious meals to transportation – all personalized to meet the participant’s specific needs!
Director of Recreation/Activities for Seniors
Assesses the needs, interests and capabilities of participants and develops individualized therapeutic recreation plans. In addition, plans, organizes, directs and participates in a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program tailored to the general and individualized needs and limitations of frail elderly program participants. Provides leadership and support to Life Enrichment Coordinators and Day Center Staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. Must be able to meet Carolina SeniorCare's auto insurance carrier's standards for coverage.
2. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field preferred. Education or training in geriatrics, including dementia, preferred. Currently licensed, registered or certified as a Recreational Therapist or Activity Coordinator by the State of North Carolina strongly preferred. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required (will certify on site if hired).
3. Experience: Must have two (2) years' experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population.
4. Competency: Position specific competencies for the Director of Activities/Director of Recreation will be met prior to assuming participant care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Oversight of Life Enrichment in-person initial comprehensive recreational assessment. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
2. Conducts an in-person reassessment semi-annually and as needed.
3. Plans and implements group and individual activities to improve or maintain the participants’ cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, and artistic needs. Plans and implements activities for dementia-specific population. Oversees daily flow of dementia activities area. Activities may focus on small groups, one-on-one programming and sensory stimulation.
4. Organizes community outings and special events at the Adult Day Health Center (ADHC). Duties include arranging for participant transportation, entertainment, catering and involving other staff.
5. Supervises, leads and supports Life Enrichment Coordinators. Oversight of Day Room staff CNA/PCA.
6. Develops a monthly calendar of activities. Maintains record of monthly calendars as required for review. Evaluates program plans to promote effective programs according to client abilities and preferences within the ADHC daily flow of events.
7. Provides recreational educational and training to support Activities Coordinator, Day Room Staff, and other PACE Center staff members, as appropriate.
8. Performs related duties as required.
Benefits
Carolina SeniorCare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets
- 403(b)/403(b) Matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
alary: Based upon skills and qualifications
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