Activity Director

Otterbein SeniorLife; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Activity Director to enhance the lives of Health Center residents through engaging activities. This role involves ensuring compliance with state regulations, coordinating diverse programs, and fostering communication among staff and residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate residents and create an inclusive environment. Join a team that values creativity and compassion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and rewarding setting.

Benefits

Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Vision and dental insurance

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

Life insurance

Retirement Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match

Access to DailyPay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; experience with the elderly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and motivate residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with State Rules for activity programming.
• Coordinate activities and maintain documentation for residents.
• Supervise volunteers and facilitate communication among staff.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Supervision Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assist the Activity Director by ensuring the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the activity programming for the Health Center residents and assuring that all State of Indiana Rules are followed and maintained in regard to Activity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Making sure that the facility is providing activities in such a manner that all State Rules & Requirements are being met on a daily basis, including evenings/weekends as assigned.
• Acting as a liaison to the Comprehensive Care Director of Activities to work out major problems/concerns.
• Acting as the Primary Activity person and supervise volunteers in the Health Center/Memory/Rehab.
• Coordinating appropriate documentation and record keeping by maintaining efficient and consistent evaluations of each resident to facilitate transfer between care areas.
• Meeting with Health Center/Memory/Rehab staff as needed to facilitate communication of facility and department policies, State Surveyors Expectations, answer questions and hear concerns while offering guidance/direction/assistance, as necessary.
• Providing a variety of creative and adaptable individual and/or group activities to meet the interests and abilities of the Health Center residents by providing small and large group activities in each Care area with continual adjustments as needed to reflect the interests and abilities of the current population.
• Evaluating activities as to the success of meeting the criteria.
• Completing appropriate Quality Assurance Audits.
• Preparing and posting monthly activity calendars.
• Maintaining proper communication with other staff/departments regarding residents and scheduled activities.
• Interacting with residents and/or families when present.
• Contributing to the interdisciplinary team by attending weekly Care Plan Meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Indiana 90 hour Basic Activity Director’s Course (nice but not mandatory).
• Experience: Experience with the elderly. Ability to use interpersonal skills to communicate with or motivate others and instill interests in activity for residents who might otherwise decline involvement or need one-on-one assistance with involvement. Ability to use proper writing skills for documentation. Employee must participate in orientation training, attend mandatory in-services and/or other department specified training in-services. Must have ability to supervise volunteers effectively.

BENEFITS*

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid Time off
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirement Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
• Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay
• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

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