The Activities Director is responsible for directing activities and services that meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psycho-social wellbeing of each resident to promote and maintain the residents’ sense of usefulness to self and others while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and coordinates the implementation of preliminary and comprehensive written plans of care for residents, identifying problems/needs and goals of the resident, and participating in discharge planning and resident assessments.
- Completes the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) which consists of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Version 3.0, the Care Area Assessment (CAA) process, and the RAI Utilization Guidelines. Assures appropriate charting documentation of activity related forms and assessments.
- Participates in community planning and public/special events related to the interest of the facility and the services and needs of the residents and families.
- Plans, schedules, and supervises activities/events for residents which provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, relaxation, intellectual development, sensory and utilization of their talents. Encourages participation in activities insofar as practical.
- Operates activities/events within budgetary limits/allocation for program services.
- Encourages residents’ religious participation, coordinates needs with Chaplain, schedules and attends religious services, and provides spiritual material to residents on their request.
- Plans and supervises activities for room-bound residents including writing letters, running errands, reading and securing material for residents with sensory and hearing deficiencies.
- Arranges transportation to outside events/activities when necessary.
- Executes all décor needs from replacement of home furnishing to seasonal decorating.
- Develops a written plan of correction for activity deficiencies noted by appropriate authorities.
- Develops and submits written plans for any changes consisting of the elimination of, or addition of, any services as requested by the social services director.
- Obtains prior approval for requests or changes from social services director and/or administrator or executive director or designee.
- Personifies outstanding customer service to co-workers, clients and vendors by acting as a subject matter resource in a timely, considerate and friendly manner, always maintaining the “Golden Rule” approach; practices patience and kindness.
Position Requirements:
Preferred Education: Associate’s degree from a 2-year college or technical.
Preferred Experience: 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program setting, at least one of which was in a resident activity program in a health care setting.
Required Certification or Licensures: Certified in Activities or able to obtain within 120 days of hire; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) License Class C with passenger endorsement, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Certification or Licensures: Certified Nurse Aide.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Weekly Pay with PayActiv
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Comprehensive Wellness Program with Incentives
- Paid Group Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) and 403(b)
- Education Assistance
- Free Parking
- And much more
Founded in 1884, Christian Care Communities is Kentucky’s largest faith-inspired, not-for-profit provider of affordable senior retirement living and long-term care for Older Adults.
Village Manor is Bowling Green’s distinguished and award-winning senior living community offering a full continuum of care – independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care at our Christian Health Center. The beautiful apartment homes are complemented by well-manicured gardens and luxurious gathering spaces to accommodate family and friends. Residents of Village Manor have an elegantly appointed community that provides the physical, emotional, social and spiritual care services they need to live secure and fulfilled lifestyles as their care needs change.
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