Embassy Healthcare · 12 hours ago
Activity Director
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEmbassy Healthcare is seeking an Activity Director to oversee the operation of the Activity Department. The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing activity programs that meet the needs and interests of residents while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Health CareRehabilitationWellness
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, direct and actively participate in the activity programs of this facility
Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures
Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator
Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes (e.g., ADA, ergonomics, air quality, etc.)
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident
Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments
Interview resident/families as necessary and in a private setting
Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator as required
Involve residents and families in planning facility activity programs
Refer resident/families to appropriate social service personnel when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident
Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of activity programs
Assist in the review and updating of departmental job descriptions at least annually
Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the activity department
Maintain a productive working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations
Review and evaluate the department's work force and make recommendations to the Administrator
Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary
Work with the facility's consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible department personnel
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the activity department
Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished
Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc
Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommend to the Administrator adjustments in activity programs that assure the continued ability to provide daily activities
Review and develop a plan of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such report to the Administrator
Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job related activity functions to ensure that tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded
Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Administrator of action(s) taken. Follow facility's established procedures
Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies
Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the activity department
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information
Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service
Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations and that will provide assistance in maintaining a quality activity program
Involve the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning activity programs
Arrange transportation for field trips when necessary
Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Administrator
Qualification
Required
Must possess, as a minimum, two (2) years of college. Degree preferred but not necessary
Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed by this state and is eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or as an activities professional; or
Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
Must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
Must have completed a training course approved by this state
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
Company
Embassy Healthcare
Embassy Healthcare manages a variety of assisted living, adult day care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation facilities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Aaron Handler
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Darla Handler
Executive Vice President
Recent News
2025-06-11
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