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Dimondale Nursing Care Center Assistant Director of Activities in Dimondale, Michigan
*Join our Dimondale Nursing Care Center team! *
Desire to work with an experienced leadership team with 10+ years of longevity and consistency?
The Assistant Director of Activities will assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the center's Life Enrichment Programs and activities. This position is responsible for ensuring that regular programs are available that meet the comprehensive needs and interest of all residents.
You will earn:
- Competitive wages
- Overtime Pay* *
- Yearly Wage Increases
PLUS we offer you best in class benefits:
- Medical -- no deductible or co-pay
- Dental & Vision
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Career Opportunities -- Grow your nursing career!
- Tuition Reimbursement
- RN Loan Repayment
- Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses
401k with employer match
What you will need to be part of our EPIC team:
- Must be a state or nationally licensed, certified, or registered Life Enrichment Professional or Therapeutic Recreational Therapist; or eligible for certification as a Life Enrichment Professional or as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist by a recognized accrediting body; or possess 2+ years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including at least one year of full-time experience in a resident activities program in a health care setting; or be a qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapist Assistant; or have successfully completed a Training Course approved by the State.
- 1+ year of related experience in long term care preferred.
- Degree in Music Therapy or Recreational Therapy is preferred.
- CMBT Certification (Certified Board for Music Therapy) is preferred.
- Must be creative and innovative.
- Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent, Passionate, Innovative care!
- You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done.
How you will help people every day:
- Assist in developing, scheduling, and coordinating the leisure life enrichment programs to meet a variety of interests, and the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social needs of all residents.
- Assisting in the comprehensive evaluations of each resident according to his/her background, past and present leisure interests, abilities, physical and mental limitations, and life enrichment related needs.
- Accurately document the individual life enrichment assessment and plan using the appropriate assessment method.