Activity Director

Kadima Healthcare Group; Five Points (PA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kadima Healthcare Group seeks an Activity Director to plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct Activity Programs aligned with federal, state, and local standards. The aim is to meet the emotional, recreational, and social needs of residents on an individual basis.

The role involves developing activity schedules, coordinating with residents, families, staff, and community agencies, and delivering monthly activity programs while encouraging participation in various activities and outings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Post-secondary education in a related field desirable.
• Previous long-term care experience desirable.

Responsabilités

• Plan, organize, implement, evaluate and direct Activity Programs.
• Compile and maintain schedules; coordinate with residents, families, staff and community agencies.
• Provide residents and staff with scheduled activities and monthly programs.
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities, including arts/crafts and community outings.

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education desirable

Long-term care experience desirable

Description du poste

Activity Director

The primary purpose of the job position is to plan, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Activity Programs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility and as directed by Administrator, to ensure that the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the residets are met and maintained on an individual basis.

Job Functions

As Activity Director, you are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Compile and maintain current activity schedules, provide craft supplies, materials.

Develope and implementation of activity programs, resident assessments and discharge planning to meet the needs of the facility, the residents and their families.

Coordinate activities with residents, their families, staff members and community agencies through the interviews, consultations, and direct involvement in the programs.

Provide residents and family members, and staff with scheduled activities programs for the month.

Encourage resident participation in group and individual activities, including recreational activities, arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities.

Education and Qualifications

Graduate of an accreditied high school or GED preferred.

Post-secondary education in a related field is desirable

Previous long-term care experience is desirable.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal cummunication skills

Excellent organizational skills; detail oriented

Positive attitude towards the elderly and Long Term Care

Ability to work and communicate effectively and deal tactfully with professional and nonprofessional personell and with residents, family members, visitors, governmental agencies and the general public.

Required Competencies

1. Quality and Productivity

   Provides high quality services, processes and programs while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance the organization. Meets or exceeds goals and objectives and consistently engages in productive work effort requiring minimal direction from manager.

2. 2. Professionalism

   Demonstrates self control by maintaining composure in difficult situations; deals calmly and effectively with stressful situations. Projects a professional image of oneself and the organization and demonstrates a positive attitude towards work and the organization.

3. 3. Accountability

   Demonstrates a commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions. Come to work on time and ready to work.

4. 4.Collaboration & Teamwork

   Supports a positive team environment in which employees participate, respect and cooperate with each other to achieve desired results. Builds and sustains cooperative working relationships and demonstrates a positive attitude in work assignment and interaction with others.

5. 5. Communication

   Expresses self in a knowledgeable, coherent, and professional manner. Works to resolve conflict and promotes an open and honest environment for feedback and constructive criticism.

6. 6. Leadership

   Provides direction and motivation and sets an example through open communication and modeling best practices. Provides appropriate advice, on-going feedback, support and resources

“We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”