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Washington, MI | Full Time

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Senior Activities Director

Medilodge

Washington, MI | Full Time

$67k-92k (estimate)

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Senior Director of Assessment Coordination

Medilodge

Washington, MI | Full Time

$98k-126k (estimate)

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Senior Activities Director

$67k-92k (estimate)

Full Time 6 Days Ago

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Medilodge is Hiring a Senior Activities Director Near Washington, MI

Summary: Works with thefacility Activity Department to ensure and develop activity programming to meetthe needs of a diverse resident population in accordance with State and Federalregulations, and company policies. Assists with education, orientation, andsurvey preparation/ management for the region under the guidance and directionof the Regional Director of Social Services. Qualifications:
Education :
BSin Recreation Therapy preferred or
Bachelor'sdegree in human service field, with relevant experience* or
BSin Occupational Therapy, with relevant experience or
Certificationas Occupational Therapy Assistant, with relevant experience* or
Associatedegree in human service field, with relevant experience *or
Certified Activity Director (NCCAP or state-specific) Licenses/Certification:
Certified Recreation Therapist preferredor
CertifiedOccupational Therapy Assistant or
CertifiedActivity Director (NCCAP or state specific)
[Itis recommended that the hiring entity provide opportunities for nationalcertification .]
Experience:
3-5 of experience in social orrecreational programming in a health care setting
Experience in management/administrativeduties preferred
Essential Functions:

Provides education, training, and support to appropriate facility staff to facilitate improved resident care and outcomes associated with their essential function/duties listed below. Educates all staff members on approaches and models as needed

Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident to determine related diagnosis, level of abilities combined with past and current interests.; develops an individualized program of activity pursuits that are meaningful to the resident

Develops and utilizes a budget sufficient to maintain equipment and purchase supplies, enabling staff to provide prescribed activity models

Utilizes the "biopsychosocial" model to create meaningful activities for individuals

Assists in evaluating efficacy of interventions for nursing and physician action

Develops a variety of activity "tracks" to appeal to a heterogeneous resident population, including assorted lifestyle desires (such as individuals who prefer self-initiated activities), cultural diversity and age-appropriate choices

Arranges and coordinates off-site activity trips, when available or appropriate

.Fosters sense of community with the center environment
Collaborates with social services personnel in developing intervention strategies for residents with evident psychosocial concerns

Consults with Interdisciplinary Team on residents who may have behavioral disturbance or symptoms of a mood disorder, making recommendations based on observed and documented interests and needs

Ensures all resident activity documentation is complete, and reflects analysis of effectiveness and reaches a conclusion on how to proceed with plan of care

Utilizes Quality Indicators/Quality Measures Report to evaluate program efficacy for individuals and overall performance; makes program changes when needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Skillin team building, collaborating with other disciplines
Articulatewriting skills
Goodoral communication techniques
Abilityto assess resident moods and revise approach accordingly
Willingto advocate for resident needs and desires, protect resident rights
Knowledgein variety of activity approaches
Willingnessto learn about areas that impact resident population, i.e. dementia
Buildsrapport easily
Enjoysworking with diverse populations
Desireto improve, learn new methods
Abilityto maintain confidentiality