Life Enrichment Director

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Company Description
Activities / Activity Director: Salary : Based on experience Shift: Days with Manager on Duty (MOD) weekend rotations Ask us about our Administrator in Training (AIT) program . A one year intensive hands-on & classroom program to help prepare you for the next step in your career! You're not just your job title. Your role here extends far beyond your job description. You are a friend and family member to each resident. You know their name and their story. You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care. This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care sectors.
When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.
Join us and make a connection of your own. Join us and make a difference in someone's life.
A little more about our center:
Bourbonnais Terrace is a Specialized Mental Health and Rehab Facility (SMHRF), providing care to the non-aggressive (adult) mentally ill/behavior health population. Located in a quiet suburban neighborhood with a leadership team that has been her for many years. What makes us unique: The Administrator often says, "Our focus is recovery and rehabilitation". Our turnover rate is one of the lowest in the industry here; people join us and they become family. We are JACHO accredited. This is not a SNF - things are a little easier for you here. Our patients are independent, do not require lifting and are very interactive. The National Association of Rehab Providers & Agencies ( NARA ) awarded Transitional Care Management their "Impact Award" for 2023 for our Life Skills Programming. This center is using that very same "Life Skills Program" and changing lives every day. Ask us about it during your interview - we'd be delighted to share our success stories. It's so much more than what your current Psych/Social team is doing now!
Job Description
What you will do in this role : When you are a patient, games and entertainment can be the highlight of your day. As an Activity / Activities Director you will design a curriculum to keep our short-term residents interested & engaged in their recovery and rehab. For our long-term residents, you will create life enrichment events, often focused on cognitive and memory retention. This could involve leading exercise groups, managing a team of Aides, and above all, making this a stimulating environment for all. Every day can be a little more fun than the next. What's in it for you: Our patients are loud, happy and eager to say hello to you as you pass by. Our DON loves to teach, train and educate others. Come learn with us. Flexible scheduling Team-oriented and collaborative culture Employee recognition program Annual merit increase opportunities Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan Refer-a-Friend programs - Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $. Educational Assistance program - We'll help you $ pay $ for your classes. Administrator in Training (AIT) program Qualifications
Activity / Activities Director: Officially we title this job an Activities Director, but in other centers it may be called a Life Enrichment Coordinator.
What we need from you : Certified Activity Director (the 36-hour certification course for the state of IL) is nice but not required for this role Prior experience in a psychiatric setting is preferred Extensive involvement with leading a dynamic team, creating an engaging events calendar and managing the individual needs of long-term care patients that address their physical, cognitive and social deficits Electronic medical records experience (Point Click Care)
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.
Additional Information
Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.
This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.
Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.
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Location:
Bourbonnais, IL, United States
Category:
Personal Care And Service Occupations

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