Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Director of Activities - Assisted Living Posted Date 38 minutes ago(11/4/2024 11:44 AM) Requisition ID 2024-30953 # of Openings 1 Area of Interest Social Work Company Elderwood Location Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield Position Type Regular Full-Time Salary Pay: $44,850 - $58,305 / year Salary Pay: $44,850 - $58,305 / year Overview

Elderwood Assisted Living at Wheatfield is searching for a Director of Activities to ensure our residents are engaged and active.  Ideal candidate will have an Associates degree or higher in Recreation, and experience working with seniors in an activities capacity. 

Responsible for developing and directing an activity program for the leisure time of residents; activities are to be designed for entertainment, relaxation, socialization, exercise, stimulation, the opportunity to learn new skills, and for enhancement of the individual, psychological, social and spiritual needs of residents. Responsible for the orientation, training and supervision of Activity Leaders and volunteers.

Responsibilities Plans, directs and schedules a monthly program of group, individual, and independent activities for residents; the activities are geared to individual capabilities and interests of residents; promotes and communicates the monthly calendar of activities for residents.Directs Activity Leaders in implementing all phases of the Activity Department programs.Plans Volunteer Program and recruits, orients, trains, and directs volunteers.Cultivates and maintains good public relations and contact with service groups, and other community organizations.Interviews new residents and prepares initial assessment information, including assigned sections of MDS+.Attends Resident Care planning meetings and/or reviews Resident/Family Care plan review sessions; writes and/or reviews the Activities plan of care in the Medical Record Chart of each resident.Prepares and/or reviews required documentation including initial evaluations, progress notes, attendance at activities program and discharge summaries.

 

Qualifications An associates degree and training in recreation required.The Activities director must be approved by NYS department of health, based on their experience and training.Has experienced with individuals with cognitive impairment and/or behavior management Certification in dementia and/or behavior management (e.g. CDT) (or will obtain within 1 year of hire date) preferredDemonstrated supervisory experience preferred Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and web-based applicationsThis position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs

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