Manager, Activities - Full Time - Good Samaritan Society
Ottumwa, IA
About the Job
**Careers With Purpose**
**Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.**
**Facility:** GSS IA Ottumwa
**Location:** Ottumwa, IA
**Address:** 2035 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
**Shift:** Day
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Job Summary**
The Activities Manager is responsible for the ongoing developing and implementation of an activities and volunteers program designed to assist in maintaining the physical, psychological, and spiritual functions of residents. Organizes, directs and provides activity programs and services that meet the recreational needs Care Center and Swing Bed residents/patents in accordance with the state and federal requirements. Oversees the day to day activities of staff and volunteers of the department. Implementing individualized activity plan, promote group activities, which maintain or enrich the resident's. Assists in maintaining a safe home like environment for the residents. Improving quality of life by providing appropriate and meaningful activities and interventions on a one on one and group basis. These interventions will enable residents to function at their optimal level while maintain the Residents dignity and identity.
**Qualifications**
A degree in occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and/or completion of a state approved Activity Coordinator training program.
Professional manner and appearance are required, along with good communication, social, and organizational skills.
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Certification in Activities desired.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) within four months of hire.
Depending on location, this role classifies as a Sanford Category I or II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy.
**Benefits**
The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
**Req Number:** R-0210686
**Job Function:** Sports Medicine and Wellness
**Featured:** No
**Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.**
**Facility:** GSS IA Ottumwa
**Location:** Ottumwa, IA
**Address:** 2035 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
**Shift:** Day
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Job Summary**
The Activities Manager is responsible for the ongoing developing and implementation of an activities and volunteers program designed to assist in maintaining the physical, psychological, and spiritual functions of residents. Organizes, directs and provides activity programs and services that meet the recreational needs Care Center and Swing Bed residents/patents in accordance with the state and federal requirements. Oversees the day to day activities of staff and volunteers of the department. Implementing individualized activity plan, promote group activities, which maintain or enrich the resident's. Assists in maintaining a safe home like environment for the residents. Improving quality of life by providing appropriate and meaningful activities and interventions on a one on one and group basis. These interventions will enable residents to function at their optimal level while maintain the Residents dignity and identity.
**Qualifications**
A degree in occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and/or completion of a state approved Activity Coordinator training program.
Professional manner and appearance are required, along with good communication, social, and organizational skills.
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Certification in Activities desired.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) within four months of hire.
Depending on location, this role classifies as a Sanford Category I or II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy.
**Benefits**
The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
**Req Number:** R-0210686
**Job Function:** Sports Medicine and Wellness
**Featured:** No
Source : Good Samaritan Society