Eastern Healthcare Group · 1 day ago
Activities Director
Abingdon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEastern Healthcare Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. They are seeking an Activities Director to plan, organize, and direct a program of activities that fulfill the psychological, social, and spiritual needs of residents while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
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Responsibilities
Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below and be able to work in the described environment
Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment
Management duties include, but are not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff as deemed necessary
Ensure that all employment practices are administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws
Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents’ care plan and within the specified budget
Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, always ensuring the safety and wellbeing of each resident
Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary
Provide in-room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events
Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities
Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements
Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events
Plan, organize and direct Activity Department fund raising events
Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals
Participate in resident care planning by identifying the activity needs of residents in accordance with the medical assessment
Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events. Provide a copy of the calendar in each resident’s room and at least one large calendar prominently displayed in the facility
Maintain a pictorial scrapbook of activities and events sponsored by the facility during the year
Develop and maintain an active volunteer program through marketing, development, support, and organization
Encourage participation by residents, family members, staff, visitors, community groups and individuals. Assign and train volunteers and maintain documentation of volunteer hours. Reward volunteers for service annually and at other special events
Train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreational therapy
Prepare progress notes for medical staff reflecting residents’ reactions and evidence of progress or regression
Maintain all activity related records required by regulations and Medical Records – activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summary
Assist the residents with organizing and maintaining active Resident Council
Provide accommodation, assistance, scheduling, and other means to ensure that residents have the opportunity to meet a minimum of one time per month
Channel feedback from Resident council to the appropriate facility personnel to ensure that resident issues are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner
Document minutes of Resident Council meetings as well as follow-up to any concerns expressed at the meeting
Attend in-service education programs to meet facility educational requirements
Other special projects and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist; or Certified Activity Director by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or
Two (2) years' experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, in which one year was full time in a resident activities program in a health care setting; or
Prior completion of a state-approved training course
One (1) to two (2) years management/supervisory experience
Effective verbal and written English communication skills
Excellent creative and communication skills
Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities
Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility
General knowledge of regulatory requirements for an activity program in a long-term care facility
Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm
Experience in working with volunteers and ability to organize and develop volunteer programs
Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives
Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions
Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures
Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change
Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors
Moderate physical activity: Requires handling of average objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds
Repetitive standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day
Repetitive bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time
Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time
May require consistent computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen
Physical ability to travel to sites
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental + Vison
401k
Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
Employee recognition programs
Daily Pay
Company
Eastern Healthcare Group
Eastern Healthcare Group offers 24/7 nursing care, rehabilitation, and access to medical professionals.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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