Activities Director

Company: Vivage Senior Living
Location: Boulder
Posted on: September 12, 2020

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Activities Director Job Description Activities Director Do you naturally love to problem solve?

Are you passionate about leading a group and make an impact in the lives of others?

Do you enjoy creating purpose and positivity for others?

Do you excel at managing multiple priorities?

At Vivage, we’re recognized as a national leader driving high quality service innovation for seniors and value for our investors. "Vivage" means "celebrating aging" inspiring our focus to create innovative and customer-driven models filled with personalized and meaningful living experiences.

We are a senior health care, solution driven company which provides right care.. right place..right time. Our Mission, Vision and Pillars of Commitment have come from our collective personal awareness and professional dedication to the importance of each person we serve, each employee we work with, and each business partner we have. At Vivage we bridge today’s healthcare opportunities with innovative strategies and solutions.

THE ADVANTAGE OF WORKING WITH US Engaging Culture - Competitive Pay - Growth Opportunities - Great Benefits - Family Environment - Payactiv OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE: The primary responsibility of your job position is to assist the Activities Director in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Activities Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. The Activities Director will assist in developing the resident activity programs of the community. Conduct activities in accordance with physician orders. Participate in the assessment process and resident care plan and maintain necessary required records and documentation. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Activity Program Development Duties: Assist in organizing programs for group and individual activities based on residents individualized needs as identified in residents’ health-care plan

Maintain a balance of recreational activities

Help prepare monthly bulletin board indicating future activities, holiday themes, or picture review of past activities

Participate in group activities that are scheduled to provide for maximum involvement by interested residents

Participate in programs for improving skills and learning new ideas and techniques

Responsible for transportation of residents within the community from one area to another area where activities may occur

Help coordinate scheduled activities with other departments

Activity Program Reporting Duties: Communicate residents’ programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and community staff

Record progress notes on resident’s activities and response of resident to activity program

Assist in preparing Monthly Activities Calendars indicating scheduled activities and times for coming months which reflect interests identified by the comprehensive assessment, offer activities at hours convenient to the residents (morning, afternoon, some evening and some weekends), reflect the cultural and religious interests of the resident population, appeal to both men and women and all age groups, living in the community, take place in a variety of locations (i.e. indoor/outdoor and community based activities), and include seasonal and special events

Review the activity supplies and equipment to ensure materials are available to residents

Prepare monthly report on progress of activity program

Participate in in-service program of the facility

Resident Care Duties: Record resident’s activity participation in resident’s individual medical record. Keep group records of participation on scheduled activities

Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms which may signify a physical change in resident’s condition that could require nursing intervention. Report same to Wellness Director immediately

Help read incoming mail, and address and post outgoing mail upon the resident’s request

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of special needs and limitations of elderly; methods and techniques used to include residents and involve them in activities; alert to attitudes and feelings of residents; knowledge of/familiarity with handcrafts, skills, games, other activities, and knowledge and sources of materials and local services. Management proficiency, profitability management and standards development. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED; college graduate in a related field of study

Experience: Two years of experience in a social, recreational or resident activities program in a health care setting (preferred). Vivage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application Instructions Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply Online Click Here to Apply Online Boulder, CO Posted : 8/31/2020

Job Reference # : 5B4EA413221046E9B3EA4E06E5F89AF9

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Email: hrassistance@vivage.com Phone: (303) 238 3838

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