What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Director/Activity Director position at Elmbrook Nursing Home?
The Social Services Director responsibility will be to provide for the physical, psychological, and social needs of the residents and all other duties assigned. Elmbrook Management Company is committed to providing care that recognizes each resident’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs beyond traditional nursing procedures and protocols. The SSD’s main responsibility will be to motivate all residents to make healthy adjustments to the nursing facility, by their participation in activities and social events. Informal counseling will be a part of the SSD’s job responsibilities and they will attempt to uncover any problems which might be interfering with the residents’ socialization and participation in home activities. The SSD will be responsible for facilitating admission and discharge planning as well as scheduling and attending interdisciplinary care plan meetings. The SSD will be available to help any resident who feels a need to share personal problems. The SSD, when feasible, will have daily contact with all residents, providing residents with opportunities to make vocal their problems and reassurance that staff at the home cares about, and is interested, in their welfare. The SSD will be called upon to find solutions to issues concerning the resident, family and facility. In addition as the Activity Director one shall plan, organize, and direct or carry out a program of activities, which will provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent, and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs for each of our residents.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person