What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director position at Accolade Healthcare?
About Us
At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.
Job Summary
As an Activity Director, you will lead and manage the activity staff to provide quality activities for residents on a 7-day-per-week basis. You will ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local standards while creating engaging programs that enhance the residents’ quality of life. As an Activity Director, you will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and overseeing activity staff and maintaining compliance with regulations and care standards.
Pay Rate
Pay Rate: $38,000-$50,000
Benefits
Benefits:
As an Activity Director, your responsibilities include:
To succeed as an Activity Director, you will need:
At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.
Job Summary
As an Activity Director, you will lead and manage the activity staff to provide quality activities for residents on a 7-day-per-week basis. You will ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local standards while creating engaging programs that enhance the residents’ quality of life. As an Activity Director, you will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and overseeing activity staff and maintaining compliance with regulations and care standards.
Pay Rate
Pay Rate: $38,000-$50,000
Benefits
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits
- 401k with company match
- Generous Paid Leave Policy
- Free uniforms after hire
- Daily Pay partner
- Newly renovated breakrooms - fully stocked beverages
- Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations
As an Activity Director, your responsibilities include:
- Directing and managing activity staff to ensure adequate provision of activities for residents.
- Overseeing administrative functions within the Activity Department, including staff recruitment, performance evaluations, and recommendations for promotions or terminations.
- Developing and implementing activity service objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Monitoring compliance with Federal and State guidelines and updating Departmental procedures as necessary.
- Recommending and collaborating on in-service educational programs tailored to the specialized needs of geriatric patients.
- Monitoring ongoing staff development programs for activity personnel.
- Acting as a liaison between residents, families, staff, and the general public to provide information on activity services.
- Ensuring compliance with care plans and resident assessments regulations.
- Monitoring the quality of group and one-on-one activities provided to residents.
- Assisting with preparing the Departmental annual budget and maintaining operating budgets for personnel and activity equipment.
- Making recommendations for activity equipment purchases and managing related expenses.
- Performing any tasks related to resident activities as requested by the administrator.
- Carrying out all other duties as assigned.
To succeed as an Activity Director, you will need:
- Completion of a skilled nursing activity program or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent management and leadership skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, to complete required documentation.
- Respect for the principles of resident rights, confidentiality, EEO, and ADA.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for providing quality activity services to residents.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Salary : $38,000 - $50,000
