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Activity Director, TRS

About SunBridge Healthcare Corp.

At SunBridge Healthcare Corporation and its affiliated companies, we strongly believe that employees are the company. That's why we practice a culture of caring in which providing quality services to our patients and residents is our bottom line-and why we operate together as a team to promote a positive work environment for all of our staff on a daily basis.


Our mission is to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare services with skill, compassion and respect. To put this mission into practice, we believe in taking ownership and accountability for all that we do. Furthermore, we cultivate the drive toward excellence by trying to surpass all expectations.


Job Description

Celebrate Caring at Harford Gardens Care and Rehabilitation Center, an affiliated center of SunBridge Healthcare.  We are a leader in rehabilitation and long term care that is seeking an Activity Director, TRS for our 151-bed center located in  Baltimore, MD.   3-5 years of previous experience preferred.

 

The director will be over the entire activities program and be willing to work with a diverse population of residents.  The ideal candidate will be very resident centered and understands what it truly means to be an activity director.  

Responsibilities include:
* Select, assigns and supervise activities meeting needs of residents by evaluating residents activity needs, developing individualized activity plans, and assisting with quarterly reassessments or with change of condition
* Maintain written record of initial assessment and progress notes.
* Recruit, train and supervise employees and volunteers who will assist in Activity Programs
*Participate in care planning, interdisciplinary team, meetings and staff meetings and communicate with department heads regarding any changes in resident needs
* Maintain and evaluate current information on both the resident’s interests and ability to participate in program
* Ensure a well-balanced schedule of activities utilizing program standards
* Plan and schedule evening, weekend and holiday programs to be delivered by Activities Assistant and C.N.A.’s, as needed
* Document and maintain participation/attendance records, as required
* Coordinate, conduct and deliver daily planned activities, as scheduled

 

Job Requirements

* Must have Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation.
* Prior Long Term Care experience.

* Licensed or registered by the state and certified as an Activities professional minimum.

* Previous experience in a social or recreational program in a health care setting.
* Experience in the development and execution of programs and activities.
* Able to work as part of a team
* Planning and organizational skills

 

Founded in 1989, SunBridge and its affiliates provide short-term rehabilitation, long-term residential care and specialized healthcare services in more than 200 centers across the United States.  While we are looking for individuals who are dedicated healthcare professionals, we also realize that you need – and deserve – quality benefits for yourself and your family.  That’s why SunBridge offers a diverse range so that you can choose the benefits most applicable for you.  Select from among the following:

·    Medical, dental, and vision insurance;

·    Life insurance for you and your dependents;

·    Long and short-term disability;

·    401(k);

·    Paid leave and holidays;

·    Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts;

·    Employee assistance program;

·    Travel assistance;

·    MetLaw Hyatt legal service and

·    MetLife additional voluntary benefits. 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace

 


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