Activity Director FT

Warroad Senior Living Center•Warroad, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of our organization, the importance of your contribution cannot be overstated. The work that you do is the essential part of achieving our organization’s mission and vision of providing Exceptional Care and the opportunity for a Meaningful Life for each resident who lives with us, regardless of the length of time. Your impact on the lives of those who need us is an amazing gift that few employment opportunities can offer. We are committed to providing you with a productive, safe and satisfying work environment. We hope that you find your employment at Warroad Care Center, Inc. to be rewarding and meaningful. Welcome, We Think You’re Going to Love it Here!

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Must be willing to obtain certification through NCCAP Program within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program designed to meet the social, psychosocial and therapeutic needs of the resident.
Completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment.
Contributing to and/or directing/delegating the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident in compliance with Federal and State regulations.
Scheduling of activities, both individual and groups, implementing and/or delegating the implementation of recreational, educational, cultural and arts and crafts programs.
Monitoring the response, reviewing and evaluating the response to the programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident, and making revisions as necessary.
Ensuring that scheduled program activities are carried out seven days per week.
Ensuring each resident is offered at least one (1) cognitive activity, two (2) recreational activities and three (3) ADL activities daily.
Planning at least one individual activity for residents who are unable or unwilling to participate in group activities daily.
Overseeing the transportation of residents to social activities programs inside and outside the facility.
Ensuring resident safety during activities and strictly controlling safety hazards.
Monitoring harmful items closely during resident use and putting them away immediately after each use.
Ensuring activity cabinets and closets are locked at all times when not in immediate use.
Overseeing the establishment of a Resident Council and responsible for its smooth operation and documentation such as meeting minutes and concerns expressed during the Council meetings.
Performing a variety of administrative functions pertaining to departmental operations, such as assisting with the orientation of newly hired staff; development of departmental policies and procedures; delegation of work assignments of staff; completion of employee performance evaluations and the development of formal and informal staff educational in-service programs to ensure the highest level of quality care possible is provided to residents.
Overseeing the facility’s volunteer program to include monitoring the activities of volunteer staff members to ensure that the rights of residents are respected.
Occasionally supervising student practices in Leisure Studies and related educational areas.
Monitoring the schedule and services provided by the Beauty Shop Operators.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) / Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life & AD & D Insurance
Voluntary Employee Life Insurance
Voluntary Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
Employee Long Term Disability
Employee Short Term Disability
Additional Voluntary Benefits (Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
Educational Scholarships
Company Matched 403(b)
Generous Shift & Weekend Differentials