Activity Director
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Position: Activity Director
What You Can Expect:
Our staff love GlenOaks Senior Living Campus for the meaningful, rewarding work and the excellent team environment! If you want to grow in your career, GlenOaks is where you belong! This position includes SAME DAY PAY!
Hi! We’re thrilled you’re thinking about joining us:
At GlenOaks Senior Living Campus, we put YOU first and offer fantastic career opportunities. Experience the DELIGHT of working for a company that cares about you and your career goals, we want you to call GlenOaks home. You’ll enjoy a positive, progressive, and fun place to work and reap the benefits of being a GlenOaks Activity Director!
Reasons to join us:
*Competitive compensation!
*We pay for certification/license renewals, and CEU's!
*Tuition reimbursement assistance
*Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, MATCHING 401K, Life, and Disability
*Benefits effective 1st day following 30 days of employment
*Paid Time Off
*Holiday Pay
*Same Day Pay!
*Annual Income Increases (at the discretion of the market)
*And so much more!
POSITION PURPOSE:
Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure than an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
- Establishes an activity program wide variety for residents, enhancing the resident’s “wellness”, in harmony with overall plan of care set forth by the Health Acre Team
- Plans, implements, supervises, and supports all operations of the activities department.
- Directs and organizes therapeutic activities to assist residents to meet care plan objectives.
- Responsible for ensuring seven-day (7) activity plan is developed and adhered to
- Regulates content of program in accordance with residents’ abilities, needs and interests. Programs must meet Federal and State guidelines.
- Maintains documentation on each resident including assessments, care plans, and progress notes. Documentation reflects residents’ reactions and evidence of progress or other change of condition.
- Counsels and encourages residents to develop independent leisure activities.
- Organizes and coordinates special outings and accompanies residents on outings such as ball games, sightseeing, and/or picnics.
- Develops monthly activities that are seasonal and appropriate for the type of resident served.
- Participates in departmental budget planning and supplies monthly reports to Administrator.
- Supervises and conducts in-service training for staff members on topics pertaining to activities and recreation.
- Understands and adheres to the guidelines of “Residents Rights.”
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:
Activities Director Certification required. Associates degree preferred plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed by the state and is eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or as an activity professional. Experience in a social or recreation program within the last 5 years; or must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. Must have high energy, creative thinking, and strong leadership skills.