Activity Director-Occupational Therapist

Description

Position at Claremont Hacienda Activities Director-Occupational Therapist Claremont, CA $95,000-$110K Claremont Care Center  is looking to hire an experienced Activities Director (Occupational Therapist) to their team. Must have prior experience working in healthcare facilities and be a Certified Activities Director.The primary role of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator and / or Activity Consultant, to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Essential Duties (include but are not limited to) :

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of this facility.
• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.
• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident.
• Participate in community planning g related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator as required. Qualifications :
• Must possess, as a minimum, two (2) years of college. Degree preferred but not necessary.
• Must be a qualified occupational therapist, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, or recreation therapist.
• Must have completed a training course approved by this state.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing activity services in nursing care facilities.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.
• Have two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, one year of which was full-time in client activities and programs in a mental health setting.
• Must have prior experience in healthcare facilities and be a licensed or certified Occupational Therapist .
• Must be a licensed or certified Occupational Therapist.

Benefits : We offer a competitive compensation package, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Please note :  This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.