Job description

*** $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Some restrictions apply ***

Join our vibrant, Jewish senior living community as the Life Enrichment Director for The Reutlinger Community’s residents.

Our employees have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch. As part of The Reutlinger Community staff, you will be helping our residents live full and engaged lives on our beautiful Danville campus!

Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan w/company match
• Sick and Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available

This position is eligible for health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
The Life Enrichment Director (aka Activity Director) is responsible for developing individualized Care Plans, completion of the MDS assessments, Activity Observations upon each admission and Long-term care resident. Also responsible for recreation therapy, planning, organizing and directing individual and group activity programs suitable to participants' needs. In addition, the Life Enrichment Director coordinates the student intern and community volunteer program. This is a supervisory position who will work closely with our Rabbi and direct staff.

Position Responsibilities include:
Recreational Therapy/Life Enrichment Program

• Assess the needs and interests of each participant and develop an individualized activity plan as part of the person’s plan of care developed by the assessment team.
• Record, date and sign progress notes in each participant record. Completes required MDS, Activity Observations and other documentation in department
• Organizes, plans and directs individual and group activities, such as exercise, current events, field trips and outings, discussion groups, gardening, etc.
• Maintains compliance with Title XXII requirements that apply to Life Enrichment Program.

Supervision

• Recruits, interviews and selects new staff.
• Sets clear, reasonable expectations and provides thorough orientation and training to new staff.
• Supports, motivates and expresses appreciation. Maintains staff satisfaction and high morale.
• Resolves problems sensitively and effectively, improving staff performance and handling performance problems fairly and appropriately.
• Serves as an effective communication link between unit staff and other units, as well as program management and provides coordination with other units.

Qualifications:

Education

BA in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation preferred but not required. Life Enrichment Coordinator Certificate (36 hours) is the minimum requirement, unless relevant experience is substituted.

Training and Experience

Completion of at least 36 hours training in a course designed specifically for this position; an occupational therapist, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, recreation therapist, occupational therapist assistant or qualified social worker.

A minimum of 1 year working in a skilled nursing facility, health care, mental health or handicapped program setting. Ability to supervise and coordinate ongoing activities.

Previous experience working with older adults and familiarity with Jewish holidays, values and cultural events are a plus!!

Job Knowledge:

Knowledge of Care planning, MDS, Activity observations/assessments. Has experience in assessing individual's leisure needs, writing goals and objectives and planning/leading recreation programs. Possesses an understanding of roles of volunteers and interns in programs. Knowledge of community resources, adjunct therapies, of medical problems, both physical and psychological, and of the principals of group dynamics; techniques in community building. Knowledge of life enriching activities and crafts.

The final candidate must successfully pass post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen.

The Reutlinger Community is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Danville, CA 94506: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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