Activity Director
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ASBURY GARDENS ISLOOKING FOR AN ACTIVITY DIRECTOR FOR OUR SKILLED & REHAB UNIT
Status: Salary
Salary: BOE
Asbury is a leading provider of quality care in the skilled nursing industry and were always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our mission is to provide compassionate care to those in need and to create a supportive environment where our staff can thrive. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in various fields including nursing rehabilitation and administration and were committed to investing in the growth and development of our employees. Whether youre a seasoned professional or just starting your career Asbury is the place to be for a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
Responsibilities
- Develops administers and coordinates the activity departments programs policies and procedures including scheduling movies plan parties and provide games/activities for residents. Encourages residents to participate in hobbies and crafts and provides materials as necessary. Develops and maintains an activity schedule.
- Keeps abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards and innovative research to make recommendations for changes in programs.
- Develops and implements guidelines for the identification of medically related activity needs of the residents.
- Participates in developing and implementing activity care plans residents assessments and discharge planning.
- Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms reports etc. and submitting such to the Administrator as required. Reviews nurses notes to determine if the activity care plan is being followed. Report problem areas to the DONS.
- Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the activity department. Prepares and plans the activity departments budget for food equipment supplies and labor and submit to the Administrator for review recommendations and approval.
- Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommends to the Administrator adjustments in activity programs to assure continued performance.
- Participates in facility surveys (inspection) made by authorized government or agencies. Reviews and develops a plan of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such report to the Administrator.
- Ensures that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the residents response to the service.
- Develops a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified providing daily activities for the resident.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Activity Director Certification.
- Ability to read write speak and understand the English language.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Ability to relate information concerning a residents condition.
- Ability not to pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the work place.
- Skill in the use of the sight/hearing senses or use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Ability to meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
- Ability to push pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of three feet and be able to push pull move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of three feet.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
