Activities Specialist

New Orleans, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The ideal candidate is highly engaging organized and passionate about resident-centered quality of life. This role requires exceptional self-management imagination and the ability to foster meaningful social cognitive physical and spiritual engagement through thoughtfully planned programs.

The Activities Director will build strong relationships with residents collaborate with community partners adhere to state regulations and design experiences that promote joy dignity and connection every day. If you thrive in a warm team-oriented environment and love bringing people together wed love to meet you.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
Conducts daily activity program including group individual/spontaneous 1:1 and normalization activities as directed by Memory Care Director/Executive Director and per calendar and individual plans and with the intent to optimize the function safety health and emotional well-being of each resident.
Utilizes documentation such as care plans activity protocols and other appropriate sources of information to facilitate each residents best ability to function in meaningful life activities.
Assist in maintaining all resident activity records to remain in compliance with the community policies and applicable state regulations.
Monitors activity supplies and assists in the ordering of supplies.
Participates in resident activity assessments and care plan development
Act as a catalyst in developing friendships between residents and in promoting the social model.
Prepares and maintains activity documentation
Serves meals to residents according to established practice and community procedures
Maintains a clean and odor-free environment for the residents
Maintains a clutter-free environment for the residents
Assists with special events including family parties support groups and outtings.
Plan coordinate and help implement decorating of the community for special events seasons and holidays.
Maintains and reflects a positive attitude towards the residents and the community including co-workers relationships.
Greets visitors with a positive attitude and a smile.
Treats residents family and staff with dignity and respect.
Answers telephone promptly accurately and according to protocol.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Reports all accidents and incidents immediately to supervisor.
Performs other duties as requested
Assist with preparing monthly community activity calendar
Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the residents rights. Maintains residents confidentiality
Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways.
Interacts with residents families co-workers managers and other departmental staff in a kind knowledgeable and friendly manner.
Consistently involves resident and family in planning of activities
Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that the situation is under control.
Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the facility.
Exhibits genuine interest in and appreciation of adults in later years of life.
Is a motivated independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately.

Professional Requirements:
Adheres to dress code appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual education requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled completes work within designated time.
Wears identification while on duty uses computerized punch time system correctly.
Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and department inservices as scheduled.
Attends monthly staff meetings.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission ethics and goals of the community.

Regulatory Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Relevant activity experience
Current CPR certification
Current certification in 1st Aid (Basic knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering basic first aid and resident care

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School education preferred
Previous experience with geriatric clients preferred as well as the desire to work with seniors with memory impairment in a social model of care
Patience tact enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
Good physical and mental health neat clean well groomed and responsible
Must be ambulatory and in sound physical condition be able to lift up to 50 lbs. bend to the floor reach above head sit and perform repetitive movements with arms and legs.
Must be able to squat reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods of walking and standing
Must have working knowledge of; Microsoft Copier Scanner and Shredder
CNA (not required)
Special Dementia Training preferred

Language Skills:

Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

For physical demands of position including vision hearing repetitive motion and environment see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.

Required Experience:

The Suites at Algiers Point is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Activities Director to lead a dynamic calendar of events that enriches the lives of our residents and strengthens our community culture.The ideal candidate is highly engaging organized and passionate about resident-centered quality ...

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
Conducts daily activity program including group individual/spontaneous 1:1 and normalization activities as directed by Memory Care Director/Executive Director and per calendar and individual plans and with the intent to optimize the function safety health and emotional well-being of each resident.
Utilizes documentation such as care plans activity protocols and other appropriate sources of information to facilitate each residents best ability to function in meaningful life activities.
Assist in maintaining all resident activity records to remain in compliance with the community policies and applicable state regulations.
Monitors activity supplies and assists in the ordering of supplies.
Participates in resident activity assessments and care plan development
Act as a catalyst in developing friendships between residents and in promoting the social model.
Prepares and maintains activity documentation
Serves meals to residents according to established practice and community procedures
Maintains a clean and odor-free environment for the residents
Maintains a clutter-free environment for the residents
Assists with special events including family parties support groups and outtings.
Plan coordinate and help implement decorating of the community for special events seasons and holidays.
Maintains and reflects a positive attitude towards the residents and the community including co-workers relationships.
Greets visitors with a positive attitude and a smile.
Treats residents family and staff with dignity and respect.
Answers telephone promptly accurately and according to protocol.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Reports all accidents and incidents immediately to supervisor.
Performs other duties as requested
Assist with preparing monthly community activity calendar
Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the residents rights. Maintains residents confidentiality
Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways.
Interacts with residents families co-workers managers and other departmental staff in a kind knowledgeable and friendly manner.
Consistently involves resident and family in planning of activities
Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that the situation is under control.
Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the facility.
Exhibits genuine interest in and appreciation of adults in later years of life.
Is a motivated independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately.

Professional Requirements:
Adheres to dress code appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual education requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled completes work within designated time.
Wears identification while on duty uses computerized punch time system correctly.
Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and department inservices as scheduled.
Attends monthly staff meetings.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission ethics and goals of the community.

Regulatory Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Relevant activity experience
Current CPR certification
Current certification in 1st Aid (Basic knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering basic first aid and resident care

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School education preferred
Previous experience with geriatric clients preferred as well as the desire to work with seniors with memory impairment in a social model of care
Patience tact enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
Good physical and mental health neat clean well groomed and responsible
Must be ambulatory and in sound physical condition be able to lift up to 50 lbs. bend to the floor reach above head sit and perform repetitive movements with arms and legs.
Must be able to squat reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods of walking and standing
Must have working knowledge of; Microsoft Copier Scanner and Shredder
CNA (not required)
Special Dementia Training preferred

Language Skills:

Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

For physical demands of position including vision hearing repetitive motion and environment see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.

Required Experience:

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