Job Details: Job Location: Paradigm at the Oak - Schulenburg, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, We are a skilled nursing facility seeking a compassionate, fun-spirited and creative Activities Director! Join the Paradigm Healthcare family, where you will be celebrated and supported every day.   Job Duties: Plan, create, and implement meaningful and engaging facility activities for the residents Design programs to encourage socialization, entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, as well as improve daily living skills Create systems to ensure that residents and families are informed about activities in the facility Engage in one-on-one visits, care plan meetings, and assessments as needed Keep accurate records of activities, attendance, and calendars Recruit, organize, coordinate volunteers for activities Create, implement, and supervise processes to conduct meetings with residents and/or families as needed Implement hobbies, arts and crafts, and other activities with appropriate material to engage residents Plan and arrange transportation for activities to other locales as necessary Maintain up-to-date notes relating to activities provided to residents Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents and interact with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed Maintain a good relationship built on communication and teamwork with members from other departments within the facility to promote activities Oversee the work of Activities Assistant(s) to accomplish the responsibilities of this position Regularly meets with Activities Assistant(s) to review activities and progress as well as plan future activities Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors   Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Professional development assistance Qualifications: Required Education and Experience High school diploma or GED Minimum 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional who is licensed and registered by the State Certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body Current first aid and CPR certification   Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.