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Are you looking for a career that has purpose, makes a meaningful difference in someone’s life and is worthwhile?

The McGuire Group's Harris Hill Nursing Facility, in Williamsville, NY, is seeking an Assistant Activity Director to become a member of our elite McGuire Mission Makers team. Our nursing and rehab facilities are rated among the highest in the nation and are comprised of Mission Makers who are compassionate, dependable, courteous and informative. These premier traits are the “Keys” that guide us to create a cohesive culture for those who live and work in our facilities. Most of all, compassion is required!

The Assistant Activity Director assists the Director with all aspects of the Department as assigned. S/he Also assists with the development, implementation, and individualizes comprehensive care plans, supervises and evaluates Activities personnel, companion aides, and volunteers.

Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinates the activities program with the resident’s schedule of other services.
• Develops a monthly person centered activity schedule based upon individual and group needs, interests, capabilities and cultural backgrounds.
• Assists with development and planning of the current monthly activities schedule where it is accessible to residents and staff and can be easily read.
• Initially develops with the resident and prepares for each resident a written plan for individual, group and independent activities in accordance with their needs, interests and capabilities.
• Supervises and schedules companion aides, while working in activities.
• Include in the resident’s medical chart a periodic assessment of the resident’s participation in and response to the activities program.
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attends all resident care conferences (or designee).
• Assess needs and maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 17 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Approved by the NYS DOH as a qualified trained activity leader or occupational therapist, therapeutic recreation specialist, occupational therapy assistant or recreation assistant
• Experience in health care preferred but not required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Physically able to transport residents in wheelchairs
• Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly
• Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness and kindness

As a Mission Maker You Will….

• Work in a facility that’s staffed above state and national averages
• Be making a difference in someone’s life every day
• Learn from and work with professionals who are trend-setters in the industry
• Have access to advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, challenging and rewarding careers, and valuable benefits
• Contribute to our elite ranking as a top tier facility in the state for quality measures
• Enjoy recognition and rewards for your contributions to our team

Apply online or send resume and cover letter to:

Harris Hill Nursing Facility
Attn: Kenneth Ford, HR Director
2699 Wehrle Drive
Williamsville, NY, 14221

Text (716) 803-7041 for more information

EOE

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Compassion
• Leadership skills

• Age specific development factors
• People Skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)