What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director position at Pearl of Orchard Valley?
The Pearl of Orchard Valley is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Activity Director to join our team.
Do you have a passion for caring for others? Are you looking for a great work environment where you can make a difference?
At Pearl Healthcare, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:
- Competitive wage
- Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Free Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- Personal Days
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K
- Meaningful and rewarding work environment
- Plus much more, Inquire with us today
Description:
The primary purpose of The Activity Director supports the efforts of the department in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing of activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the overall patient population within the center.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee the delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote patient opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.
- Develop/Coordinate activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and patients.
- Complete monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and post in the facility.
- Encourage patient participation in group and individual activities.
- Ensure regulatory requirement compliance with department documentation.
- Ensure that needed activity supplies are on hand to conduct scheduled activities.
- Adhere to the budget guidelines for the department.
- Maintain appropriate records pertaining to the department budget; monitor and control cost expenditures.
- Organize and supervise department including selection, orientation, monitoring, scheduling and training of Activity aide employees.
- Organize and supervise facility volunteer program including recruiting, selection, orientation, monitoring, scheduling and training volunteers.
- Organize Resident Council Meetings.
- Serve as a resource person for new residents. Assure that all necessary documents are completed.
Requirements:
- Degree in recreational therapy and/or Activity Director Certification (required)
- At least three years experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration.
- Excellent verbal, organizational and communication skills
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive/confidential information Strong computer skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and time management skills.
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Aurora, IL 60506
At Pearl Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We are committed to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.
Pearl Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
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