Activity Director Lead

Job Overview

The Director of Community Engagement plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of our residents. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about delivering top-quality care while fostering a sense of community and promoting employee happiness and success.

We offer a range of benefits to support our employees' well-being, including health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan. Our flexible work environment allows for daily access to earned wages, ensuring that our staff can balance their personal and professional responsibilities with ease.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and implement programs of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on their care plans.
• Initiate and promote activities both within and outside the facility, ensuring the safety and well-being of each resident at all times.
• Coordinate and verify assistance provided to residents for activities and events as necessary.
• Solicit community involvement when planning facility activities and events.
• Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.
• Assist residents with organizing and maintaining an active Resident Council.
• Maintain all activity-related records required by regulations and Medical Records – activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Requirements

• TWO years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past FIVE years, with ONE year being full-time in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting.
• Prior completion of a state-approved training course.
• One to TWO years of management/supervisory experience.
• Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high quality and productivity.