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Memory Care Activities Director

North Gate Health Care Facility LLC
Tonawanda, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Memory Care Activities Director

SHIFT : Full-Time, Day shift, 40 hrs per week

JOB SUMMARY :

The Activities Director develops, implements and evaluates resident activity programs and individualizes comprehensive care plans, supervises and evaluates activities personnel, companion aides and volunteers. This director-level position would primarily focus on providing memory care programming to residents on our secure memory care unit, as well as lower cognitive function residents throughout our building. Will be actively involved in leading activities as well as the oversight of activity leaders. Will be responsible for administrative and clerical work regarding the activity department. Will have other activity department responsibilities, working in tandem with the Activity Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Develops a monthly person-centered activity schedule based upon individual and group needs, interests, capabilities and cultural backgrounds.
  • Responsible for the selection and evaluation of activities and program staff and volunteers; as well as recognition of staff and volunteers.
  • Maintains an activity attendance record for each resident.
  • Initially develops with the resident and prepares for each resident a written plan for individual, group and independent activities in accordance with their needs, interests and capabilities.
  • Identify and document in the resident’s care plan, the activity interests, needs, and concerns of the resident. Care plans are reviewed and updated as necessary but at least quarterly.
  • Documents all interaction with resident and / or family in the assessment, care plan and progress notes as required by federal and state requirements.
  • Include in the resident’s medical chart a periodic assessment of the resident’s participation in and response to the activities program.
  • Resident Council liaison.
  • Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attend all resident care conferences (or designee).
  • Assigns duties and supervises all activities staff and assigned volunteers.
  • Develops schedule for activities staff and approves electronic timecards for staff.
  • Participates in public relations / marketing / community relations events.
  • Assess needs and maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs.
  • Maintains resident rights.
  • Maintains HIPAA privacy, security and confidentiality standards.
  • Follows all established policies and procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES :

  • Must have verifiable experience working with cognitively impaired patients and providing therapeutic activity programming
  • Must be comfortable redirecting, calming, and deescalating behavioral patients as needed
  • Must be comfortable planning large events, holiday programming, and interacting with patient families
  • Must be comfortable conducting oneself as a professional in verbal communication, written communication, interactions with staff, and overall demeanor
  • Most importantly, must be willing to have fun and be a team player!
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Minimum : High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred : OT or OTR or Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Recreation
  • Minimum : 1 year working in Long Term Care setting
  • Preferred : 2 years of paid experience in a Long-Term Care setting working in activities program
  • BENEFITS :

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Weekly or Same Day Pay Options
  • Supportive Work Environment
  • Apply today and become a key part of our team in maintaining a comfortable, safe environment for residents and staff alike!

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