Activity Director - Nursing Home jobs in Columbia, SC

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of residents and conducive to their physical, mental and social well-being. Ensure the activity programs are appropriately presented by staff. Maintain records of all activities and resident participation

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, develop and present a fresh and varied schedule of meaningful activities and events.
• Preparing monthly newsletter and calendar for distribution to all residents and families.
• Educate, train and encourage team members about opportunities to make meaningful connections with all patients and residents.
• Responsible for obtaining information to compile a biography on each patient or resident
• Responsible for maintaining proper level of activities inventory with budget constraints.

 QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high school diploma.  College specialization preferred
• 2 years of experience in an Activity Assistant or Director position in long term care
• Activities Director Certification (Certified Recreational Therapist) preferred
• Must have passion and enthusiasm for working with the elderly.
  
• Possess patience and sensitivity  while working with others.

BENEFITS:
All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
  
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Farmers GroupSelect Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

Calhoun Convalescent Center- 601 Dantzler St. Saint Matthews, SC 29135

Calhoun Convalescent Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in Saint Matthews, South Carolina. Our team provides personalized skilled nursing services designed to consider and address the needs of every patient.

*Drug Free, Smoke-Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets