Activity Director - Life Enrichment Director

Otterbein SeniorLife•North Olmsted, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Strong program development and management skills
Creative and motivating to both individuals and groups of people
Mission-driven passion for serving older adults
Excellent customer service skills, good judgement and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills: listening, verbal and written
Detail oriented, able to prioritize and utilize effective time management skills and be flexible to adjust to impromptu situations on a regular basis
Willing to work a flexible schedule
Experience in programming and leading activities.

Nice To Haves

Associates/Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Activity Director Certification or willingness to obtain per regulations.

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.

Benefits

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
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 balance
Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work