Activity Director

Lionstone Healthcare; Moraine (OH); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits including Medical, and

Descripción de la vacante

Walnut Creek in Moraine, Ohio is seeking an engaged Activities Director to lead the resident activity program and oversee the Activities Department. You will partner with the medical staff, family members, and community resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful daily activities that enhance quality of life for residents.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of federal/state regulations, and the ability to recruit, train, and supervise staff while coordinating with other

Formación

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of the Facility.
• Stay current with federal and state regulations affecting activity services.
• Review policies annually and participate in updates with Administration.
• Collaborate with residents and families in planning activities.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
• Lead committees and provide reports on activity programs.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate Activities personnel.
• Maintain productive relationships with medical staff and external organizations.
• Develop and implement department policies; ensure compliance and quality care.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Staff development

Interpersonal communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Descripción del empleo

Activities Director

At Walnut Creek, we're building together: Smarter. Long-Term. Care. We invest in people, not just positions. Through career growth opportunities, supportive leadership, meaningful relationships, and a culture of respect and empowerment, we help our employees thrive both personally and professionally. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact, you'll find it at Walnut Creek

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of the Facility.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice, 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.
• 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 and families, as necessary, in a private setting.
• Refer resident and families to appropriate personnel, as needed, to meet resident and family needs.
• Involve residents and families in planning Facility activity programs.
• 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 Activities 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 activity consultant and implement recommended changes, as required.
• Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible department personnel.
• Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the Activities 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 and 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.

Committee Functions:

• Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the Facility as appointed by the Administrator.
• Provide written and/or oral reports of the programs and activities, as required or as may be directed by such committee(s).
• Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of resident discharge plans.
• Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to Activities services.
• Attend department head meetings, etc., as scheduled or as may be called.
• Schedule and announce departmental meeting times, dates, places, etc.

Personnel Functions:

• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of personnel for the Activities Department.
• Determine departmental staffing requirements necessary to meet the Activities Department's needs, and assign a sufficient number of Activities personnel for each tour of duty.
• Recommend to the Administrator the number and level of Activities personnel to employ.
• Schedule department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel, work assignments, etc., to expedite work.
• Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other Activities personnel as deemed necessary to perform their assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Counsel and discipline Activities personnel, as requested or as necessary.
• Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting, and coordinating such actions with the HR Delegate and/or Administrator.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which activity programs will be performed and/or administered.

People-Centered Rewards:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k with company match
• Early Pay via Tapcheck!
• Employee Perks & Discount program via NES
• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays
• $Referral Bonus Program$
• Mentorship Programs
• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
• Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp