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Midwest Health, Inc. · 22 hours ago

Activity Director

Lansing, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Midwest Health, Inc. is seeking an Activity Director to oversee the planning and implementation of an activity program that caters to the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of residents. The role involves coordinating activities, maintaining compliance with regulations, and ensuring the well-being of residents through engaging programs and community involvement.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning and implementing activities to meet resident’s specific needs, including large groups, small groups and individual participation

Maintain documentation as required by State and Federal regulations

Responsible for input on Minimum Data Set, participation in plan of care and other assessments and updates

Responsible for delivering the residents mail, newsletters and other Community information

Coordinated recruitment, retention and involvement of volunteers with residents

Coordinate community involvement in the Community

Plan staff functions and activities to increase staff morale

Monitors personal and staff compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous material and fire safety

Help coordinate restorative programs that enhance the residents’ lives and allows them to reach their highest practical level of physical and psycho-social well-being

Qualification

Activity planningVolunteer coordinationBasic computer skillsDocumentation maintenanceEnglish language proficiency

Required

Must have basic computer skills

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation

Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds

Regular worksite attendance

Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently

Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Rarely

Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally

Lift over 50 lbs: Occasionally

Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently

Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Rarely

Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally

Carry over 50 lbs: Occasionally

Reach above shoulder height: Frequently

Reach at shoulder height: Frequently

Reach below shoulder height: Frequently

Push/Pull: Frequently

Grasping: Frequently

Handling: Constantly

Torquing: Rarely

Fingering: Constantly

Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing are all required

Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Community

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met