• Job Description

  Req#: R238672

  Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

  S cheduled Weekly Hours:

  40

  Work Shift:

  Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

  As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

  Activities Manager – East Pavilion at Southampton Memorial Hospital

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to)

  • Responsible for managing all recreational therapy programs for residents and Residents with dementia/Alzheimer’s with support of Activities Coordinator.
  • Manage and oversee group activities that meet the physical, spiritual, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of the residents with support of Activities Coordinator.
  • Oversee and manage Activities Coordinator.
  • Complete 1:1 activities and document independent activities for residents who wish not to attend group programming.
  • Evaluate activity effectiveness and residents’ responses in meeting individualized goals.
  • Efficiently create neighborhood activity calendars and distribute them to residents, families, and staff.
  • Oversee decorations for holidays/activities and update calendar boards as needed.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  • Eligibility for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body (on/after 10/1/1990) or
  • 2 years of experience in a full-time, therapeutic program (social or recreational) within the last 5 years or
  • The individual is a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) or OT assistant or
  • Has completed a State-approved training course

  Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

  Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

  • Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
  • And much more

  *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

  Department:

  Administration - Southampton - Franklin

  It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com .

• About the company

  Bon Secours Health System, Inc. based in Marriottsville, Maryland, is a $3.2 billion dollar not-for-profit Catholic health system that owns, manages or joint ventures 18 acute care, 5 long term care, 4 assisted living, 6 retirement communities/senior housing, 14 home care and hospice services, and other facilities, primarily on the East Coast. Bon Secours Health System consists of more than 24,000 caregivers helping people in seven states. Its vision is to be a prophetic Catholic health ministry partnering with communities to create a more humane world, build health and social justice and provide exceptional value for those served.

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