Skilled Nursing Activities Leader, FT

At Bishop Gadsden, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate and comprehensive care to our residents. Located on James Island, SC and we are a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community, affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Bishop Gadsden is known as the Southeast's leading life care retirement community. We are located just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston! 

The purpose of this leadership position is to develop and implement an activity program in compliance with requirements to meet residents’ needs and Bishop Gadsden standards. Supervises a team of 2 to include an Activity Coordinator and Activities Assistant.

A Typical Day:

• Lead a team of activity professionals to create a culture of collaboration, positivity and are results-driven.
• Maintain, schedule, develop, and coordinate 3rd party vendor programming relationships
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, initiate and implement a program of individual, small and large group activities based on residents’ needs and schedule.
• Create census-driven dual programming to provide multiple levels of resident participation within the 7 dimensions of wellness.
• Recruit, schedule, direct, and supervise volunteers/interns.
• Create, process and reconcile AP forms for all department Activities.
• Complete payroll on a bi-weekly basis. 
• Assist with annual budget process and adhere to approved budget program.
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements.
• Observe safety practices with residents at all times.
• Present QAPI presentations twice a year.
• Participate in daily stand-up meeting in Estes, weekly RISK meeting, and weekly CLS meetings.

What We Need From A Candidate:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in planning and implementing of elderly activities.
• High School diploma with advance studies in geriatrics or related field preferred or equivalent education and experience sufficient to complete primary job functions
• Valid SC Driver’s License.
• Activity Director Certification, preferred. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written.
• Ability to read and comprehend numbers and written material.
• Ability to direct daily activities with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work with computer programs as needed.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary for exchanging information as well as maintaining a courteous relationship with the residents, families, visitors and Bishop Gadsden employees.

What A Candidate Can Expect From Us:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Policy
• 401(k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and ability to cash in unused PTO
• Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household
• Wellness Programs and Facilities with discounts on personal training and massage therapy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Scholarship Opportunities for Education and Student Debt Payoff
• Community Café / Employee onsite dining options
• Free Onsite and close proximity parking.