The Alden Network · 1 day ago
Activity Director
Cicero, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Alden Network is seeking an Activity Director to oversee the Activities Department and ensure the highest quality of life for residents. The role involves developing and maintaining a person-centered activity program that meets regulatory requirements and individual resident needs.
Assisted LivingHealth CareNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Establish and monitor achievement of facility and program goals through a team approach
Develop and maintain a therapeutic person-centered activity program which constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident and meet the Activity Mission and Philosophy
Maintain all Activity Policies and Procedures and State and Federal regulations
Conduct, oversee, and complete initial and all on-going assessments and MDS, CAAs and care planning initiatives, including but not limited to social, medical, cognitive, communication abilities, and spiritual needs, physical, neuro- psychological, and behavioral, amongst others as it relates to individual activity/leisure
Complete all required documentation
Create, educate, and implement any communication needs of residents, such as language services, communication boards, etc
Develop and conduct a resident activity orientation program, so that residents understand mission and procedures of activity programming
Become knowledgeable of each individual resident’s background, cultural, life history, disease, and medical care needs in detail to ensure an appropriate person-centered activity plan
The program shall be designed in accordance with the individual resident’s needs, based on past and present lifestyle, cultural/ethnic background, interests, capabilities, and tolerance
Activities shall be daily and shall reflect the schedules, choices, and rights of the residents
1:1 program implementation as needed with ongoing assessment and placement in the program
Develop, initiate, conduct, and maintain a volunteer program, which can include family and/or residents
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Hold a high school education or equivalent
Three years of experience in group and individual activity programming
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Have experience and qualified marketing skills to effectively express the Alden's Activity Program to the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community
Knowledgeable activity programming with the ability to effectively communicate these disease processes to managers, direct care staff, families, etc
If the candidate does not have a CTRS, OTR/L, LSW or LCSW, then you must be able to complete the 36 Hour Basic Activity course (with requirements to be registered within 90 days of employment and completion by 180 days of employment)
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have the sincere desire to work with a variety of populations that require long-term or short-term care
Possess a knowledge and ability to apply that knowledge to deal effectively with this population
Possess the ability to guide and direct staff in therapeutic approaches effective with the dementia and behavioral population on an-ongoing basis, if applicable
Possess the ability to make independent decisions in the best interest of residents, staff, and families
Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, and humor in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff
Willingness to be flexible regarding work hours in order to ensure quality of care
Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself, and your staff
Must be able to push, pull or carry 50 pounds
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, family members, personnel, and support
Must be in good health
Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people
May be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus
Preferred
Preferred associates or a bachelor's degree, or education in Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Education, Social Services or equivalent
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Time Off
Retirement / Pension Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company
The Alden Network
The Alden Network provides health care and residential solutions for their customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Kroll
CFO
Dawn Neubauer
Chief Operating Officer HH/Hospice
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