Activities Director

• Provides oversight of resident engagement needs related to physical, social, emotional, mental, and religious/spiritual well-being
• Provides and schedules resources for physical activities
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules volunteers in accordance with facility policy
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff, residents, families, and community partners
• Develops an activity schedule in compliance with VDSS activity requirements
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates activities to meet the individual interests, abilities, and preferences of resident
• Establishes relationships with residents and families to better address their individual needs
• Develops and maintains a monthly activity calendar and ensures it is accessible to residents
• Coordinates with all departments to ensure awareness of scheduled events, assigned roles, and responsibilities
• Ensures activities are appropriate to the resident population and level of independence and interest
• Ensures acknowledgment and appreciation of volunteers through thank-you notes or letters
• Knowledgeable in office procedures and well organized
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance; closed-toe shoes are required
• Demonstrates basic computer skills for scheduling, documentation, and communication
• Be of acceptable physical and mental health to carry out assigned duties 
• Must possess mature judgment skills and be able to respond to emergency situations
• Attendance is required during inclement weather
• Follows infection control policies & procedures
• Follows all policies & procedures of Runk and Pratt
• Maintains appropriate & respectful conduct within the workplace
• Provides support in any area that may arise that is above and beyond the normal expectations for this position.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A minimum of 6 months experience in healthcare or related field director, coordinating or planning events
• Graduation from high school or GED 
• Complete annual in-service training as required
• State Police background check that is free from barrier offenses
• A current Tuberculosis screening on or within 7 days prior to the first day of employment and free from Tuberculosis
• The ability to meet physical requirements for position
• The ability to pass a drug test
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. without limitations using proper body mechanics
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time 
• Able to position self to assist residents with their needs 
• Able to pull, push wheelchairs, kneel, transfer residents and other physical movements to meet physical needs of residents in a fast paced environment
• Able to tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals

Salary : $15 - $18