Activities Director - Westerville Post Acute

WESTERVILLE; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Activity Director to enhance the quality of life for residents. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering communication between staff, residents, and families. The ideal candidate will have a passion for resident care, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop creative activity plans that cater to diverse interests. Join a supportive team in a rewarding environment where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.
• Ability to read technical procedures and respond to questions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement resident-centered activities for the facility.
• Assist in discharge planning and develop activity care plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Activity Director Certification

Job description

Description

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the resident-centered activities for the facility. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards. Provide good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interests of the residents, community, and facility are met to the extent possible.

Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies. Assist in reviewing and developing a plan of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such report to the Administrator.

Participate in regular meetings including General Staff, Department Head, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance (TEAM, Infection Control), Safety Committee, Marketing, Family, and Resident Council. Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.

Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments. Assist in arranging transportation for residents for outings, appointments, or discharge. Develop a monthly activity schedule including outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.

Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading. Provide necessary materials, including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate. Ensure all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and the resident's response.

Supervisory Requirements

Assist with the overall supervision and management of the activity staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Preferably one year experience in a long-term care facility.
• Ability to read technical procedures, policy manuals, and respond effectively to questions from managers and staff.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various forms.
• Activity Director certification required.

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Must have good vision and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Typically low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

Management may reassign duties at any time. This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.