Job Description

Activities Director needed for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!

Our Mission:  We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.

Position Summary:

Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the facility’s Activity Department in accordance with current federal/state regulations, established policies, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure programs are delivered in accordance with patient assessments, and needs, to improve their individual physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

If you meet these Qualifications, please apply:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years proven experience in a similar position (Activities Assistant or Director for children, seniors, special needs etc. preferred)
• Ability to motivate and encourage patients/residents and/or family members, adapting activities to the cognitive and functional ability of each resident to improve life skills
• Lead, inspire and support team members and volunteers to engage residents in meaningful, purposeful activities throughout the day and evening
• Ability to multi-task and treat everyone at work professionally
• Outstanding written, verbal, organizational and time management skills
• Works collaboratively and independently, following procedures and guidelines, making recommendations for improvements
• Completes tasks on time, reporting up on successes, challenges, and offering solutions to problems

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, documents and reports on resident's interest and involvement in activities – adjusting programming to individual needs and varying interests
• Maintains an inventory of programming supplies
• Remains updated on federal/state regulations, and professional standards of practice
• Makes recommendations on policy changes to Administrator for improving the medically related activity needs of individual patients/residents
• Participates in discharge planning, activity care plans and resident assessments
• Perform administrative requirements, such as charting, completing forms, reports, etc., and submitting information to clinical team or the Administrator as needed
• Participates in community planning and events related to the interests of the facility
• Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary
• Develops plans of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections
• Hires, mentors, evaluates, trains and schedules staff members as needed

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
• 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
• Company paid Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.

Conveniently located off Ortega Highway 74 and Interstate 5, Capistrano Senior Living is a beautiful two-story senior living community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our community is just minutes away from the charming historic downtown San Juan Capistrano that features premier dining, shopping and entertainment. We also share our campus with the top-rated skilled nursing facility Mission Capistrano Healthcare Center.

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