Activity Director - Health Center

Baywood Court is committed to seniors so they may live in health, happiness and dignity.
We are a very active modern and not for profit senior living community conveniently located in Castro Valley. We are in search of service minded individuals with the desire to make a positive impact on the residents that live within our community.

Position available for Full-time Health Center Activity Director

Must be available to work weekends and holidays

*Must complete employment application online to advance to next step!*

Pay: $27.00 per hour

We are a 24/7 facility therefore one must be able to work weekends and holidays as required. All applicants are required to complete and pass a drug screening, physical exam with tuberculosis (TB) skin test, and criminal clearance through FBI and Department of Justice. The background search includes minor misdemeanors and DUIs.

¡Tenemos ganas de conocerte! Inaasam naming makilala kayo! We look forward to meeting you!

What Can Baywood Court Offer You?

• Opportunity to care and serve seniors in their most vulnerable time of need
• Accrue up to 4 weeks of paid time off in the first year, with cash-out option
• Medical, dental, vision and employer paid life insurance plan. Eligible first of the month following 30 days of employment $1,500 - $4,500 annually toward out-of-pocket medical expenses, including pharmacy if enrolled in a medical plan
• Retirement Savings Plans (Pre-Tax and ROTH) with employer match up to 5%
• Pet insurance and pet care discounts
• Employee meals only $3.00 - $5.00
• Annual scholarships for students enrolled in college or trade school
• Fun employee events, recognition celebrations, BBQs, food trucks, theme days and more! Visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/baywoodcourt/

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop, implement, and supervise the Health Center recreation therapy program and staff.
• Attend Care conferences, MDS, Stand-up, QAPI, psychotropic and Interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Monitor residents’ behavior due to psychotropic medication.
• Assist with/leads recreation therapy programs and classes as needed.
• Coordinate the activity schedule with other resident services.
• Maintain a current list of residents from the nursing service who are not physically able to participate in group activities.
• Full Job descriptions may be provided upon request

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Activity Director certification required
• BS in Recreation Therapy or closely related field, and CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) and/or RTC (Recreation Therapy Certification) certification required.
• At least two (2) years of experience preferred in a long-term care facility working directly with residents and families; preferably in activities.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Title 22 regulations preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, speak and write the English language in order to understand instructions and communicate effectively with staff and residents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, and squatting involved. Must be able to push residents in Geri chairs and/or wheelchairs.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, HIV and HBV Protective clothing, equipment and exposure control training (including Hepatitis B vaccine) provided.
• Works in clean well-lit sanitary environment with frequent interruptions.
• May be subjected to offensive odors and combative resident behavior.
• May be exposed to verbal and physical abuse by residents.

Baywood Court is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. We celebrate our employees differences and qualified applicants will be considered for employment based on their ability to perform the job.