ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

(Sunnyside Healthcare Center) Sunnyside SNF Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sunnyside SNF Healthcare, LLC is seeking a dedicated activities coordinator to plan, develop, organize, implement and direct resident-centered activities at our facility. You will work with staff, residents, families, and government agencies to meet residents’ needs, participate in surveys, and help develop plans of action for deficiencies.

Transportation for residents will be arranged as needed, and monthly activity schedules will be created.

Responsibilities

• 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 at all levels, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public to meet residents' needs.
• 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, 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 when necessary including outings, appointments, or discharge.
• Develop a monthly activity schedule for residents including outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading; provide Braille or audio books as appropriate.
• Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 interest 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 to include 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 when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.
• Develop a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.
• Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.

Summary of Benefits

We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows: Wage 18.00 - 25.00 USD Hourly Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, 48 FT or 40 PT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.