Otterbein SeniorLife

Activity Director - Life Enrichment Director

North Olmsted, Ohio, United StatesFull timeDirectorPosted 26 days ago
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**Now Offering DailyPay** Overview The Activity Director ensures the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the activity programming for the Health Center residents and that all State of Ohio Rules are followed and maintained in regard to Activity requirements. Responsibilities Making sure that the facility is providing activities in such a manner that all State Rules & Requirements are being met on a daily basis, including evenings/weekends as assigned. Acting as a liaison to Comprehensive Care Director of Activities to work out major problems/concerns. Acting as the Primary Activity person and supervise volunteers in the Health Center/Memory/Rehab. Coordinating appropriate documentation and record keeping by maintaining efficient and consistent evaluations of each resident to facilitate transfer between care areas. Meeting with Health Center/Memory/Rehab staff as needed to facilitate communication of facility and department policies, State Surveyors Expectations, answer questions and hear concerns while offering guidance/direction/assistance, as necessary. Providing a variety of creative and adaptable individual and/or group activities to meet the interests and abilities of the Health Center residents by providing small and large group activities in each Care area with continual adjustments as needed to reflect the interests and abilities of the current population. Evaluating activities as to the success of meeting the criteria. Completing appropriate Quality Assurance Audits. Preparing and posting monthly activity calendars. Maintaining proper communication with other staff/departments regarding residents and scheduled activities. Interacting with residents and/or families when present. Contributing to the interdisciplinary team by attending weekly Care Plan Meetings. Qualifications: Must have strong program development and management skills Must be creative and motivating to both individuals and groups of people Must have a mission-driven passion for serving older adults Must have excellent customer service skills, good judgement and decision-making skills Must have excellent communication skills: listening, verbal and written Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize and utilize effective time management skills and be flexible to adjust to impromptu situations on a regular basis Must be willing to work a flexible schedule Education: Associates/Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Activity Director Certification or willingness to obtain per regulations.   Experience: Experience in programming and leading activities. BENEFITS* Health & Wellness Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits Vision & Dental Insurance Pet Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support  Financial Security 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life b...