Assistant Activity Director

2 weeks ago

Bloomingdale, United States The Alden Network Full time

JOB SUMMARY

  • The Assistant Activity Director is responsible for performing assigned activity and recreational duties and responsibilities within the facility. The Assistant Activity Director is responsible for assisting the Activity Director in planning, developing, and organizing the Activity Department in accordance with current Alden policies and procedures, Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed. To meet individual resident needs in coordination and conjunction with overall facility goals. The Assistant Activity Director reports directly to the Activity Director and accepts consultation/supervision from the Corporate Coordinator of the Social Services Program and the Director of Operation of Clinical Programs as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Hold a high school education or equivalent.
  • Three years of experience in group and individual activity programming.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Have experience and qualified marketing skills to effectively express the Alden's Activity Program to the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community.
  • Knowledgeable activity programming with the ability to effectively communicate these disease processes to managers, direct care staff, families, etc.
  • Preferred associates or a bachelor's degree, or education in Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Education, Social Services or equivalent.
  • If the candidate does not have a CTRS, OTR/L, LSW or LCSW, then you must be able to complete the 36 Hour Basic Activity course (with requirements to be registered within 90 days of employment and completion by 180 days of employment).
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be willing to drive the facility bus for situations that include, but are not limited to, outings, appointments, community events, etc.
  • Must have the sincere desire to work with a variety of populations that require long-term or short-term care.
  • Possess a knowledge and ability to apply that knowledge to deal effectively with the population we serve.
  • Possess the ability to guide and direct staff in therapeutic approaches effective with the dementia and behavioral population on an-ongoing basis, if applicable.
  • Possess the ability to make independent decisions in the best interest of residents, staff, and families.
  • Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, and humor in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.
  • Willingness to be flexible regarding work hours in order to ensure quality of care.
  • Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself, and your staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to push, pull or carry 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, family members, personnel, and support.
  • Must be in good health.
  • Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
  • May be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture.
  • Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Establish and monitor achievement of facility and program goals through a team approach.
  • Develop and maintain a therapeutic person-centered activity program which constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident and meet the Activity Mission and Philosophy.
  • Maintain all Activity Policies and Procedures and State and Federal regulations.
  • Conduct, oversee, and complete initial and all on-going assessments as needed.
  • Complete all required documentation timely.
  • Create, educate, and implement any communication needs of residents, such as language services, communication boards, etc. in accordance with their Individual Program Plans.
  • Develop and conduct a resident activity orientation program, so that residents understand mission and procedures of activity programming
  • Become knowledgeable of each individual resident's background, cultural, life history, disease, and medical care needs in detail to ensure an appropriate person-centered activity plan.
  • The program shall be designed in accordance with the individual resident's needs, based on past and present lifestyle, cultural/ethnic background, interests, capabilities, and tolerance.
  • Activities shall be daily and shall reflect the schedules, choices, and rights of the residents.
  • 1:1 program implementation as needed with ongoing assessment and placement in the program.
  • Develop, initiate, conduct, and maintain a volunteer program, which can include family and/or residents.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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