Activity Director

White Oak of Tryon has an Activity Director position that we would like to fill with the best person! We welcome you to join our team of dedicated individuals that enrich the lives of our patients and residents by promoting physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for our 70-bed skilled nursing, assisted living, and therapy facility.

The ideal candidate is flexible and innovative with a strong understanding of the physiological changes and resulting needs of the aging population. Must have patience, empathy, excellence in customer service and time managing skills. Must relate professionally with residents, staff, family members, visitors, and officials. Must provide a positive attitude, with friendly and approachable mannerisms.

A snapshot of duties include meeting with all patients/residents to determine program needs. Contribute to plan of care conferences. Assist with design, post and maintain attractive bulletin boards and calendars of scheduled activities. Assist with 1:1 activities (manicures/polish, reading, etc.) and conduct group activities (bingo, concerts, parties, etc.). Assist residents to and from activities. Keep accurate attendance and participation records of each activity and evaluate the program effectiveness and degree of resident involvement. Documentation is accurate and current. Assist with Residents Council and promote good public relations within and outside the facility. Set up decorations for seasonal holidays. This is a hands-on position that requires tasks throughout the entire facility.

Qualifications must have sufficient educational background, excellent communication skills and demonstrate teamwork. Experience in activity planning and socially confident to initiate one-one-one and group activities. Experience in long-term care as an Activity Director is preferred but not required.

Some of our Benefits include:

• Paid time off accrual (available after 30-days)
• Holiday premiums
• Annual merit increase
• On-on-one training
• Additional benefits based on status eligibility

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply to this job posting and complete the online application.

Facility location: White Oak of Tryon 70 Oak Street Tryon, NC 28782

828-859-9161

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!

White Oak Manor Tryon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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DEPARTMENT: Activity

SUPERVISOR: Administrator

WORK AREA: Entire Facility

PURPOSE: The Activity Director shall be responsible for developing and maintaining a program of activities designed to promote the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident, based on a comprehensive assessment of each residents individual needs, interests and abilities according to his/her previous lifestyle. The Activity Director shall be responsible for the quality and timeliness of all recordkeeping and medical record documentation according to Federal and State regulations and White Oak Management, Inc. policies

WORKING HOURS: 80 hours bi-weekly or as assigned by Administrator. The schedule will vary to provide evening, weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

HIPAA MINIMUM NECESSARY: Responsible to adhere to HIPAA MINIMUM NECESSARY guidelines and safeguard protected health information.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Activity Director shall be responsible for the overall operation of the Activity Department according to Federal and State regulations and White Oak Management policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have an educational background sufficient to execute a quality program of activities. Must be of good moral character and in good mental and physical condition. Must have tact, patience, empathy, understanding and a willingness to work with residents regardless of their current level of functioning. Must demonstrate leadership ability, good communication skills and sound management techniques. Must have an understanding of the physiological changes and resulting needs of the aging population.

In addition, the Activity Director must be a qualified professional according to Section 483.24 (c)(2) in the current Federal regulations (Tag F680).

REQUIRED DUTIES: Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing activity programs in accordance with all state, federal, and facility standards. Evaluates and maintains activity documentation and record-keeping. Reports all incidents/accidents immediately; reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions/equipment immediately. Must be alert to all residents changes in condition. Utilizes community resources.

DUTIES:

• Create an environment that is conducive to the meeting of social, creative, intellectual, physical, spiritual and emotional needs of resident.
• Assess each resident within 14 days of admission and prior to the initial Plan of Care meeting to determine background and programming needs.
• Contact outside sources for speakers, entertainments, parties, etc.
• Maintain a resource file.
• Design, post and maintain attractive, timely bulletin boards and calendars of scheduled activities.
• Provide 1:1 activities regularly to those who are unable or unwilling to participate in scheduled activities.
• Attend, and contribute to, resident Plan of Care conferences and other staff meetings.
• Conduct and/or supervise all activities provided, monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of assistants, if any, in carrying out their duties.
• Keep accurate attendance and participation records of each activity and evaluate the program for effectiveness and degree of resident involvement regularly. Document accurately and in a timely manner, progress made by residents assigned, keeping all documentation current.
• Provide opportunities for residents to participate in activities in the surrounding community.
• Coordinate programming with other services.
• Maintain work area, equipment and supplies, including inventorying and ordering necessary materials for carrying out the program within budget.
• Participate in budgetary planning for the program and record all financial transactions accurately.
• Promote and maintain good public relations through newspaper, radio, television, and a facility newsletter.
• Plan, recruit, train, schedule and maintain an active volunteer program.
• Provide and participate in on-going education and in-service training for the department and general staff.
• Prepare and submit reports as directed by the Administrator or Activity Consultant, including monthly reports to the Administrator and responses to Consultant reports and memos.
• Conduct weekly department meetings, with minutes reviewed and signed by all Activity staff, for promoting good employee relations.
• Network with other Activity personnel through active participation in professional organizations, read journals and publications and keep up with new developments, regulations and program ideas.