Activity Director

The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing of Normal is a skilled nursing facility located in Normal, Illinois. At The Loft of Normal, we believe in providing our residents with the highest quality of care possible. We achieve this by maintaining a focus on compassion and making a difference in the lives of our residents. We know one of the best ways to do this is to have the same focus on our employees' satisfaction. At The Loft of Normal, you won't just be part of the team; you will be part of the family.

JOB SUMMARY FOR ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

The Activity Director champions the promotion of meaning and purpose in the lives of those we serve. The Activity Director plans, organizes, supervises and directs all administrative and operational activities of the Activities Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

The Activities Director is responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program designed to create meaning and purpose for each resident, as well as, to meet the psychosocial and therapeutic needs of the resident. This includes the completion of the activity’s component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident in compliance with Federal and State regulations.

Directing the activity program includes scheduling of activities, both individual and groups, implementing recreational, educational, cultural and arts and crafts programs, monitoring the response, reviewing and evaluating the response to the programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident, and making revisions as necessary.

The Director ensures that scheduled program activities are carried out SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK. The Director will ensure each resident is offered cognitive activity, recreational activities and ADL activities daily. Activities are to be tailored to the resident’s unique desires, requirements and skills. At least one individual activity is planned for residents who are unable or unwilling to participate in group activities daily. The Director oversees the transportation of residents to social activities programs inside and outside the facility.

The Activities Director is responsible for the assurance of resident safety during activities and items that are safety hazards are strictly controlled. Harmful items will be monitored closely during resident use and put away immediately after each use. Activity cabinets and closets are locked at all times when not in immediate use.

The Activities Director is responsible for overseeing the establishment of a Resident Council and responsible for its smooth operation and documentation such as meeting minutes and concerns expressed during the Council meetings.

The Activities Director is required to perform a variety of administrative functions pertaining to departmental operations, such as but not limited to, assisting with the orientation of newly hired staff; development of departmental policies and procedures; delegation of work assignments of staff; completion of employee performance evaluations and the development of formal and informal staff educational in-service programs to ensure the highest level of quality care possible is provided to residents.

The Director may also oversee the facility’s volunteer program, if applicable, to include monitoring the activities of volunteer staff members to ensure that the rights of residents are respected.

The Activities Director monitors the schedule and services provided by the Beauty Shop Operators.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activity professional or works under the direction of a consultant who has the aforementioned credentials.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20