Activities Manager

Description

Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Activities Manager. As a statewide nonprofit serving seniors, families and children in need of support, we take a whole-person approach to our organization and delivery of our services — because we believe we must find the strengths in people and build on these for lasting change to occur.

As a Activities Manager with the Fairview Skilled Nursing and Rehab Campus at Wellspring, you’ll be part of a team of nurses, CNAs and senior support staff committed to helping seniors and families in Fairview. In this position, you'll be directly supporting your community in Oscoda county to provide services to seniors. In this position, you will bring a high school diploma and prior experience in activities and / or senior services. You will also participate in the Wellspring CNA Class to become certified as a CNA in the State of Michigan and commit to obtaining your chauffer's license - both will be paid for. Having your CTRS - Therapeutic Recreational Specialist certification - is preferred, but not required, we will also pay for you to obtain this certification.

As a Activities Manager, you will :

Direct, supervise, coordinate, and implement activity [programs appropriate to the needs and requests of the residents; evaluate programs to meet the needs of the residents

Complete enrichment assessments and plan of activity interests and levels of new residents according to their cognitive and physical abilities as well as life interests and desires

Establish goals and keep records of resident’s activity patterns and document participation and responses to activities for those participating

Gather residents for all activities and life enrichment programs as applicable

Actively participate in programs

Carry out policies and practice in accord with rules and regulations of the Michigan Department of Public Health

Plan and implement an individual in room program for those residents unable to participate in scheduled activities

Arrange for purchase of needed supplies

Attend Care Plan Conferences, give input on each resident

Responsible to see that all State and Federal regulations for assessments are completed properly and in a timely manner; activity aides will be trained for the computer, have full knowledge of regulations and then put in the Care Conference section

Fill in and post calendars to inform residents and staff of scheduled events

Assist and / or make arrangements for monthly entertainment as directed

Analyze the potential assignments for volunteers and develop job descriptions for all assignments

Attend educational presentations as directed and apply knowledge as directed by manager.

Attend weekly department head meetings as needed

Willing to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and other employee’s hours as needed

Survey work to continue meeting the needs for volunteers at the facility

Make arrangements for transportation related to activities as needed

Set-up and clean-up of activity / live enrichment programs and events

Collaborate with managers to provide supervision and performance reviews on Activity Assistants

Promote, encourage, and recognize the resident volunteers

Efficient time management and prioritization of work

Have a positive attitude with openness to change and flexibility

Why Choose Wellspring?

You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you. Here are some of the benefits to being part of the activities team with Wellspring :

You'll be part of a dedicated and caring team of nurses, caregivers and administrative staff and connect through weekly meetings and trainings

You'll receive supervision and support as needed

You'll create meaningful connections with residents and families

You'll be a part of a team that values communication as a priority

You'll be salary based and will be starting at $45,700 / year based on experience, certifications and licenses

You'll be working full-time on Day Shift (8 : 30 am - 4 : 00 pm)

• You'll have a flexible schedule for occasional evening and weekend events

You'll obtain your Therapeutic Recreational Specialist certification (CTRS) - paid for by Wellspring.

You'll earn your chauffer's license to be able to operate the activities bus - paid for by Wellspring.

You'll be eligible to enroll in our benefits, such as Health, Vision & Dental insurance, 403b Retirement plans, PTO, Paid Holidays, etc.

You'll have the flexibility to be paid on demand with DailyPay

You'll have access to Wellspring SupportLinc, which is an employee assistance plan

This position reports to the Wellspring FAIRVIEW Campus :

Wellspring Lutheran Services

1390 Maple Dr.,

Fairview, MI 48621

Full job description available at interview.

Salary : $45,700