CNA Activities Director

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Job description

Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation -

Stonecreek Health and Rehab is seeking a CNA Activities Director!

Come join the creek made of stone and be a part of a Team that's as Solid as Rock!

Welcome to Stonecreek! Nestled in the heart of Paducah, KY's medical community, our center may be small, but our commitment to top-quality care for our residents is mighty. We prioritize both resident well-being and staff satisfaction. Our team is known for their lively spirit-whether it's engaging in summer water fights or hosting 80s themed parties, there's always something vibrant happening at the Creek! We take great pride in our staff and delight in celebrating their every achievement, no matter how big or small.

We offer the following to our amazing staff:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events: Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.

• Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.

• DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the resident's plan of care and within the specified budget.
• Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, ensuring the safety and well-being of each resident at all times.
• Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.
• Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events.
• Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.
• Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events
• Train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreational therapy.
• Assist the residents with organizing and maintaining an active Resident Council.
• Maintain all activity-related records required by regulations and Medical Records - activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Qualifications:

Meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:

• • Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist; or
  • Certified Activity Director by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or
  • Two (2) years experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, in which one (1) year was full time in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting; or
  • Prior completion of a state-approved training course.
• One (1) to two (2) years of management/supervisory experience.
• Active CNA license required
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with a high level of quality and productivity.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high level of energy and enthusiasm.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal-opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

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