Life Enrichment Program Director - FT - Day

CHSGa•Statesboro, GA

6d•$21 - $24

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Program Director develops, implements, facilitates, evaluates, and directs a Life Enrichment program encompassing the Seven Dimensions of Wellness. The role develops and maintains activity calendars that reflect the needs of the patient population, including special occasions and individual, large-group, and small-group activities. The director promotes ongoing programming, including during evening, weekend, and holiday hours, and develops and maintains a volunteer program covering screening, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation. The director participates in the Interdisciplinary team, designated staff and leadership meetings, committees, and resident care conferences; participates in the RAI/Care Plan process as indicated by guidelines; coordinates activities with other departments; and maintains effective interdepartmental communication. The role manages supplies and equipment, follows the department’s financial plan and approved guidelines, serves as a facility liaison for community initiatives, and contributes to collaborative System efforts. The director also ensures regulatory compliance, participates in surveys and required reporting, attends education and mandatory in-services, follows safety and privacy procedures, and performs other duties as directed.

Requirements

Qualified licensed or certified recreation specialist, or qualified life enrichment professional.
At least two years of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years.
Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: regularly sit, talk, or hear; frequently walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally stand; and have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time experience in a Life Enrichment program within a health care setting is recommended.
GHCA Activity Director State Approved 36-Hour Certification Course; certification may be obtained within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and direct a Life Enrichment program encompassing the Seven Dimensions of Wellness.
Develop and maintain life enrichment calendars reflecting patient needs, special occasions, and individual, large-group, and small-group activities.
Promote ongoing delivery of life enrichment programs, including during evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Develop and maintain a volunteer program, including screening, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation.
Participate in the Interdisciplinary team, designated staff, leadership, and committee meetings, and resident care conferences.
Participate in the RAI/Care Plan process as indicated by RAI guidelines.
Coordinate life enrichment activities with other departments and maintain effective interdepartmental communication.
Comply with the established departmental financial plan and maintain supplies and equipment needed for meaningful, patient-centered activities.
Organize and implement approved Life Enrichment department guidelines.
Serve as a facility liaison to promote positive engagement in community initiatives.
Promote the System’s image and reputation through servant leadership and open communication; contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts.
Administer the Life Enrichment department in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; participate in nursing center surveys and subsequent required reports.
Attend continuing education programs and mandatory in-services, follow safety procedures, honor patients’ rights, comply with corporate compliance and privacy/security programs, and report job-related hazards.
Perform other duties as necessary or as directed by the supervisor.