Director of Activities

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Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work!  Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Director of Activities is responsible for the daily operation of various activities at a life plan community in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Essential Activities and Tasks 

People Management and Development - 40%

• Supervises all Activities staff.

• Fosters a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees.

• Interviews, selects, and orients new direct reports.

• Defines, establishes, and promotes performance expectations so direct reports understand and demonstrate excellence through high quality and consistent performance.

• Evaluates job performance of direct reports in accordance with the company policy and procedure and provides developmental guidance to staff for improved performance and growth.

• Monitors accountability with organization requirements prescribed by the Employee Handbook.  Documents and engages employees who are routinely not observing these requirements in an effort to achieve compliance.  Works with Human Resources when circumstances arise that necessitate further documentation and intervention.

• Participates in the development, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring of in-service training programs, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for departmental staff.

• Ensures that there is a reasonable and sufficient plan for staffing should a direct report be absent or a direct reporting position be vacant.

• Responds timely and thoughtfully to questions, requests, and work product from departmental staff that has been provided for review and approval.

Customer Relations - 25%

• Plans, organizes, develops and directs the overall operation of the department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, focusing on a program to provide residents with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease activities to meet their specific needs and provide a person-centered approach to programming.

• Reviews resident concerns/complaints and maintains written record of action taken.

• Interacts with residents to ensure that quality care and positive resident/staff relations are taking place.

• Attends care conferences as necessary.

• Maintains open and trust-building relationships with resident family members, responding professionally and promptly to any requests or concerns.

• Acts as community liaison, speaking about activities to various audiences. Seeks out and secures new, revenue-generating opportunities, and referral sources, as applicable.

• Address concerns from Resident/Family and Employee Satisfaction Survey.

Operations Management - 15%

• Assists in the development and maintenance of the facility’s policies and procedure manual, and ensures facility-wide compliance with said policies and procedures.

• Ensures that all areas within the licensed facility(s), and on the property grounds surrounding the licensed facility(s), are well-maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.  All resident and visitor areas should also be welcoming and attractive.

• Creates and implements quality activity programming.

• Organizes Resident Group Meetings on a monthly basis to provide a forum for resident comments concerns and suggestions.

• Attends monthly meeting and completes all assigned in-services.

Financial Management - 10%

• Manages assigned department budgets.  Work with supervisor in the development and implementation of a financial budget as well as operational plans and goals.

• Monitors all issues related to accounts payable/ receivable and payroll including overtime related to activities.

• Maintains appropriate level of supplies for the efficient operation of the departments.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management - 10%

• Maintains and reviews all charts, notes, and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with rules, regulations, and standards applicable to activities.

• Keeps informed on licensure, certification and reimbursement issues in order to anticipate/implement necessary changes in the facility's practices and to maximize the facility's position on those issues.

• Maintains the confidentiality of resident information and honors the residents’ personal and property rights.

• Assist the Quality Assurance Committee in determining and assuring on-going quality activities services and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

• Participates in and monitors clinical assessments of the MDS.

• Develops and oversees written plans of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident and assures that all activity progress notes (and plans of care) are charted, informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the service.

• Keep abreast of pertinent information through reading, attendance at workshops, seminar and continuing education courses.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, art therapy or a related field required.

• Activity Director Certification from a recognized accrediting body.

Experience

• One year of supervisory experience required.

• Two years experience in activities required.

• Experience in long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare preferred.

Other Requirements

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

• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day

• Standing - Up to 4 hours/day

• Walking - Up to 4 hours/day

• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients and/or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds

• Driving - Up to 6 hours/day

• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - As needed for coverage

• Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes - Occasional

• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day

• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - II