1 Director of Activities - ALF Job in Williamsville, NY
Elderwood is Hiring a Director of Activities - ALF Near Williamsville, NY
Overview Director of Activities - ALF Elderwood Village at Bassett Park Elderwood Village at Bassett Park is seeking a Director of Actvities to join our growing team. Responsible for developing and directing an activity program for the leisure time of residents; activities are to be designed for entertainment, relaxation, socialization, exercise, stimulation, the opportunity to learn new skills, and for enhancement of the individual, psychological, social and spiritual needs of residents. Responsible for the orientation, training and supervision of Activity Leaders and volunteers.
Responsibilities
- Plans, directs and schedules a monthly program of group, individual, and independent activities for residents; the activities are geared to individual capabilities and interests of residents; promotes and communicates the monthly calendar of activities for residents.
- Directs Activity Leaders in implementing all phases of the Activity Department programs.
- Plans Volunteer Program and recruits, orients, trains, and directs volunteers.
- Cultivates and maintains good public relations and contact with service groups, and other community organizations.
- Interviews new residents and prepares initial assessment information, including assigned sections of MDS .
- Attends Resident Care planning meetings and/or reviews Resident/Family Care plan review sessions; writes and/or reviews the Activities plan of care in the Medical Record Chart of each resident.
- Prepares and/or reviews required documentation including initial evaluations, progress notes, attendance at activities program and discharge summaries.
- An associates degree and training in recreation required.
- The Activities director must be approved by NYS department of health, based on their experience and training.
- Has experienced with individuals with cognitive impairment and/or behavior management
- Certification in dementia and/or behavior management (e.g. CDT) (or will obtain within 1 year of hire date) preferred
- Demonstrated supervisory experience preferred
- Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and web-based applications
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Job Summary
Full Time
$48k-73k (estimate)
07/04/2024
08/01/2024
elderwood.com
AMHERST, NY
50 - 100
1978
GREGORY HOOK
$10M - $50M
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About Elderwood
Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value. Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwoods affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical tr...ansportation, and managed long-term care services. At Elderwood, were not just a location providing a servicewere people caring for people. Thats why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, were committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents health and wellness.
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