Job Information
Living Legends Health Activities Director in TONAWANDA, New York
Description
ACTIVITIES DIRECTORRATE: $19.50-$20/hrSHIFT: 8AM-4PM, Weekdays
BENEFITS:
Weekly Paychecks
Same-Day Pay Options
Paid Time Off
Health, Dental, Life Insurance
Referral Bonus up to $500/referral
Retirement/401k
JOB SUMMARY:
The Activities Director develops, implements and evaluates resident activity programs and individualizes comprehensive care plans, supervises and evaluates activities personnel, companion aides and volunteers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops a monthly person-centered activity schedule based upon individual and group needs, interests, capabilities and cultural backgrounds.
Responsible for the selection and evaluation of activities and program staff and volunteers; as well as recognition of staff and volunteers.
Maintains an activity attendance record for each resident.
Initially develops with the resident and prepares for each resident a written plan for individual, group and independent activities in accordance with their needs, interests and capabilities.
Identify and document in the resident’s care plan, the activity interests, needs, and concerns of the resident. Care plans are reviewed and updated as necessary but at least quarterly.
Documents all interaction with resident and/or family in the assessment, care plan and progress notes as required by federal and state requirements.
Include in the resident’s medical chart a periodic assessment of the resident’s participation in and response to the activities program.
Resident Council liaison.
Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attend all resident care conferences (or designee).
Assigns duties and supervises all activities staff and assigned volunteers.
Develops schedule for activities staff and approves electronic timecards for staff.
Participates in public relations/marketing /community relations events.
Assess needs and maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs.
Maintains resident rights.
Maintains HIPAA privacy, security and confidentiality standards.
Follows all established policies and procedures.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Displays optimism fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family membersand visitors in all circumstances.
Excellent Communication Skills, both written and verbal. Ability to coordinate activities in conjunction with other departments to ensure residents feel safe and empowered. Interacts positively with family members, updating them on how resident is doing.
Strive for excellence performing duties with measured accuracy and timeliness and exhibiting a commitment to strive for excellence
Problem solver identifying actual/potential problems and creates an action plan for resolution and then measuring outcomes to determine course of action.
Displays excellent Customer Service by assisting and cooperating with other personnel and interdisciplinary teams exhibiting helpfulness and support to all team members. Provides direction to visitors, staff, volunteers and external populations.
Follows universal Precautions and Infection Control techniques.
Committees as directed by the Administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: OT or OTR or Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Recreation
Minimum: 1 year working in Long Term Care setting
Preferred: 2 years of paid experience in a Long-Term Care setting working in activities program
ABOUT US:The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.
Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, lifesaving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.
Our collective stories: our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!
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Qualifications
Skills
Required
Communication Skills: Expert
Compassion: Expert
Leadership skills: Expert
Preferred
Age specific development factors: Expert
People Skills: Expert
Education
Required
- High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)