Facility: Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Position: Full-Time
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year (based on experience)
Join Our Team as an Activities Director
Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate, creative, and experienced Activities Director to lead our Therapeutic Recreation Department. In this leadership role, you will develop and oversee engaging programs that promote the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of our residents while ensuring compliance with all federal and New York State regulations. If you have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and creating meaningful experiences, we'd love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive therapeutic recreation and activities program in accordance with 42 CFR 483.24 and New York State regulations.
- Develop individualized activity programs based on each resident's interests, abilities, needs, and care plan.
- Create meaningful daily programming for residents with varying cognitive and physical abilities, including specialized dementia programming.
- Supervise, schedule, mentor, and evaluate activity staff and volunteers.
- Coordinate special events, entertainment, holiday celebrations, religious services, community outings, and intergenerational programs.
- Complete required resident assessments, documentation, progress notes, and activity care plan updates.
- Maintain monthly activity calendars and communicate programming to residents and families.
- Collaborate with Nursing, Social Services, Rehabilitation, Dietary, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident quality of life.
- Manage departmental supplies, equipment, and budget.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention practices, resident rights, life safety standards, and all federal and state regulations.
- Participate in QAPI initiatives, interdisciplinary meetings, state surveys, and regulatory inspections.
- Foster resident dignity, independence, engagement, and psychosocial well-being through innovative recreational programming.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration, Gerontology, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
- Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification.
- Must meet the federal requirements for a qualified Activities Director under 42 CFR 483.24.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of activities or therapeutic recreation experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, assisted living, or long-term care setting.
- At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
- Passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors through engaging, person-centered programming.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical & Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Recognition Program
- Company Perks & Employee Discounts
- Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment
- Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement
Apply Today!
Join Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and make a meaningful difference every day by creating engaging experiences that enrich the lives of our residents. We look forward to welcoming an Activities Director who is dedicated to providing exceptional resident-centered care and recreation.
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