What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at The View at Johnson Creek?
Want to work with a team that not only cares about their residents but for their team as well?
The role of the Life Engagement Director is to be responsible for implementing a comprehensive continuous activity care program focused on daily therapeutic and social activities. General responsibilities include providing activities based on the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents,
Duties/Responsibilities
- Meets or exceeds Quality Assurance Score
- Implements a comprehensive activity-focused program
- Hires, evaluates, supervises, trains and terminates Life Engagement Associates
- Conducts retention activities to ensure adequate levels of engaged team members
- Develops and publishes community calendars and newsletters in a timely manner
- Implements the Seasonal Décor and 1st Impressions Program
- Develops a monthly action calendar that reflects the needs of the residents
- Improves residents’ quality of life by providing for physical, social, emotional, spiritual and cognitive needs
- Documents recreational programs
- Communicates changes in resident abilities to participate to in activities to the Community Nurse/Director of Wellness
- Responsible for creating and updating resident activity and information sheets
- Participates in all pertinent training classes and in-services
- Provides visual orientation for residents through seasonal and holiday decorations and programming
- Champions volunteer program by actively recruiting, coordinating and supervising all volunteers
- Motivates all Care Practitioners to use their individual talents to provide scheduled activities
- Informs family of resident participation in daily activities through verbal and written communication.
- Implements standard daily exercise program
- Partners with the Community Relations Director to offer opportunities/events that encourage community participation in the community activities
- Files request forms to maintain optimum conditions and necessary equipment
- Manages department budget and maintains limits set by the Life Enrichment budget
- Attends all scheduled meetings
- Maintains inventory sheet for all Life Enrichment supplies
- Attends resident care conferences as scheduled
- Models the Mission, Values and Guiding Principles of Service
- Ensures that department team members are compliant with training standards
- Other duties as assigned by the Administrator
Requirements
- One year of experience working in activities, recreation or a similar background.
- A passion for working with the elderly, especially those with memory loss.
- Creative and full of energy.
- A valid driver's license.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Conforms to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Johnson Creek, WI (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Johnson Creek, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person