Director of Activities

New England Homes For The Deaf•Danvers, MA

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

New England Homes for the Deaf (NEHD), founded in 1901, is a life plan community offering a continuum of care to Deaf, Deafblind, and hard of hearing seniors. They provide independent living, rest home care, skilled nursing, Deaf senior centers, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice care. NEHD's mission is to offer long-term healthcare, housing, recreational activities, and social support in an accessible, barrier-free, culturally sensitive environment with optimal communication and architectural resources.

Requirements

Therapeutic recreation specialist or is licensed or registered, if applicable, by State in which practicing and is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or
Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
Has completed a training course approved by the State.
Ability to walk/mobility, grasp, fine hand coordination.
Ability to hear and respond to pages.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to communicate with residents, family members, other personnel, and consultants.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to understand and follow training and in-service education.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Certified Recreation Therapist preferred
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Certified Activity Director (NCCAP or state specific)

Responsibilities

Structure, plan, schedule, and post in advance an activities program for the month, after discussion with administration.
Meet with staff to discuss specific needs, issues, and concerns for the Activities Program.
Monitor Activities Staff as they work with residents.
Monitor daily Activity Logs for residents.
Provide suitable activities to residents unable to leave their rooms.
Hire staff in the Department and coordinate staffing, as needed.
Coordinate volunteers for activities programs.
Secure entertainment well in advance of the date and confirm the appointment the day before.
Arrange for clergymen to conduct services of worship in the Home, confirm appointment the day before, and prepare the area to be used, per chaplain's instructions.
Coordinate scheduling needs for Activities Programs.
Coordinate staff replacement due to illness or vacation day.
Continually meet with Activities staff to discuss scheduling, resident needs, and changes in calendars.
Participate in daily morning meetings with Nursing and all Directors to discuss resident needs and concerns.
Meet at weekly Director's Meeting.
Participate in care plan meetings with interdisciplinary team.
Interview and hire all Activities Staff, with assistance from Human Resources Director.
Approve/deny vacation days and time off.
Monitor employee conduct and job performance of all Activities Staff.
Conduct yearly Employee Reviews.
Meet with nursing staff for weekly Care plan Meeting to discuss specific residents and their current plan of care, making changes to resident's activity levels, when needed.
Provide updated MDS forms for each resident, based on their changing needs and interests.
Participate with administration in a regular ongoing evaluation of the activities program.
Oversee Deaf/Blind Activities Program.
Meet weekly with Memory Loss Program Coordinators' specific needs.
Plan resident activities with coordinator of Memory Loss Program.
Adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct and business Ethics policy, including documentation and reporting responsibilities.
Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training, and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training other staff.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.