Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activities Director to join our team. As an Activities Director, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating engaging activities for residents in our facility. Your role will involve promoting social interaction, physical well-being, and mental stimulation among our residents. If you have a passion for working with seniors and creating a vibrant and fulfilling environment, we would love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the activity needs of each resident.
• Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified.
• Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of the resident’s plan of care.
• Assist in the scheduling of activity care plans and assessments to be presented and discussed at each committee meeting.
• Ensure that all activity personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in providing daily activities for the resident.
• Review nurses’ notes to determine if the activity care plan is being followed. Report problem areas to the DON.
• Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly.
• Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care
• Forecast needs of the department.
• Assist in preparing and planning the activity department’s budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval.
• Maintain current written records of department expenditures and assure that adequate financial records and cost reports are submitted to the Administrator upon request or as necessary.
• Make departmental adjustments in order to conform to approved budget, and/or as dictated by an analysis of the monthly operating statement.
• Make weekly inspections of all activity functions to assure that quality control measures are continually maintained.
• Be prepared to handle emergencies as they come up (i.e., rescheduling work assignments and work schedules, etc.)
• Be sure that appropriate protective clothing/devices are on hand for handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
• Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Assist in making appointments for the resident as requested.
• Schedule movies, plan parties, and provide games/activities for residents.
• Encourage residents to participate in hobbies and crafts. Provide materials as necessary.
• Supervise activities as necessary.
• Develop and maintain an activity schedule.
• Provide reading materials in Braille, tapes and records as necessary.
• Assist in providing library service for residents through cooperation with local library
• Make routine visits to residents and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.
• May arrange for sale of articles made by residents, i.e., at bazaars, in gift shop, etc.
• Assist bed residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc., as necessary.
• Encourage residents to develop their educational development through reading, etc.
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the consultant or administrator

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services.
• Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers and Academy of Certified Social Workers, Inc.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Active Fingerprint Card

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Glendale, AZ 85308: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person