Activity Director
Overview
Assist the Comprehensive Care Director of Activities by ensuring the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the activity programming for the Health Center residents and assuring that all State of Indiana Rules are followed and maintained in regard to Activity requirements.
Responsibilities
- Making sure that the facility is providing activities in such a manner that all State Rules & Requirements are being met on a daily basis, including evenings/weekends as assigned.
- Acting as a liaison to Comprehensive Care Director of Activities to work out major problems/concerns.
- Acting as the Primary Activity person and supervise volunteers in the Health Center.
- Coordinating appropriate documentation and record keeping by maintaining efficient and consistent evaluations of each resident to facilitate transfer between care areas.
- Meeting with Health Center staff as needed to facilitate communication of facility and department policies, State Surveyors Expectations, answer questions and hear concerns while offering guidance/direction/assistance, as necessary.
- Providing a variety of creative and adaptable individual and/or group activities to meet the interests and abilities of the Health Center residents by providing small and large group activities in each Care area with continual adjustments as needed to reflect the interests and abilities of the current population.
- Evaluating activities as to the success of meeting the criteria.
- Completing appropriate Quality Assurance Audits.
- Preparing and posting monthly activity calendars.
- Maintaining proper communication with other staff/departments regarding residents and scheduled activities.
- Interacting with residents and/or families when present.
- Contributing to the interdisciplinary team by attending weekly Care Plan Meetings.
Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Licensure/Certification: Indiana 90 hour Basic Activity Director’s Course (nice but not mandatory).
- Experience: Experience with the elderly. Ability to use interpersonal skills to communicate with or motivate others and instill interests in activity for residents who might otherwise decline involvement or need one on one assistance with involvement. Ability to use proper writing skills for documentation. Employee must participate in orientation training, attend mandatory in-services and/or other department specified training in-services. Must have ability to supervise volunteers effectively.
BENEFITS*
Health & Wellness
- Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
Financial Security
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
- Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
- Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
- Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
- Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
- Legal & Identity Theft Protection
Growth & Development
- University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
- Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
- Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked and do not apply to PRN status.
Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:
For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.
Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.
Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Health Center Activity Director at Otterbein!