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Newport Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Christiana, PA is seeking to hire a creative Director of Activities with previous Long-Term Care experience to enrich the lives of our residents!

The responsibilities & duties:

• Establish a plan to ease the transition for our residents and make life as fulfilling as possible through planning, developing, and implementing recreational activities that will meet the needs of our residents and target each life domain (physical, emotional, mental & spiritual).

• As the Activity Director, you set the tone for the activities for our residents and strive to provide the best experience possible.

• Working closely with both residents and recreation staff, you plan activities based on ability and need.

The Qualifications & Qualities Needed to be Successful:

• Possess a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Certified Activities Professional

• Have a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in Activities/Therapeutic Recreation

• Possess a minimum of 2 years of recreation experience in the long-term care setting

• Has the drive to support our person-centered care approach in order to meet each resident’s needs and preferences

• Possess a true passion for excellence in quality of life measures

• Effective communication skills to interact with residents, their family members, and the healthcare team members

The Company:

• We are a 139-bed skilled nursing facility

• We offer short term rehabilitative services and long-term nursing care

• We provide exemplary customer service and top-quality care

• We are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care

• We embrace a person-centered care approach to ensure quality of life

• We show value and respect to our employees by offering opportunities for career advancement and promotion from within

• Your chance to work for a fun and supportive team that truly values you!

• Monthly employee appreciation activities

• Management is friendly, caring, and approachable

The benefits for qualified employees:

• Health & Dental Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Continuous professional and clinical training

• Awards and recognition programs

• Supportive team environment

For immediate consideration, please apply and call HR at (610) 593-6901 ext. 3114

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics..