Supervisor, Activities, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Osceola, NE

4d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This position creates and implements resident activities and events. Manages activity staff schedules and coordinates volunteer staffing and activities. The role involves creating and viewing resident care plans around activities, completing activity assessments and Minimum Data Set (MDS) questions, and reporting problems and concerns to leadership. The Supervisor communicates department activities to employees, demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strives to improve the quality of life for residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions. The monthly activity calendar is administered, and resident input is regularly elicited. Activities are kept organized and upbeat, following state-required activities such as music, craft, and spiritual activities. The role includes participating in activities like fishing, nature walks, pet therapy, and music therapy to support residents and ensure they function at an optimal level while maintaining dignity and identity. Assistance with simple nursing procedures and transporting residents is also part of the role. The Supervisor demonstrates leadership abilities, including developing and motivating people, and possesses the ability to work with strong-willed residents and/or behavioral issues. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills are maintained, and responsibilities are prioritized while working autonomously. The utilization of resources and design of work processes are planned and overseen.

Requirements

Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics.
Experience in social services or creative activities.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Must be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body (when working in a skilled, long term care facility).
Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy (depending on location).
Requires a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license (depending on location).

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Two years experience in this field preferred.
Minimum of one year previous leadership/management experience preferred.
Successful completion of an accredited training program approved by state preferred.
Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification or currently enrolled as a student in a healthcare related program preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates and implements resident activities and events.
Manages activity staff schedules.
Coordinates volunteer staffing and activities.
Creates and views resident care plans around activities.
Completes activity assessments and Minimum Data Set (MDS) questions as required.
Reports problems, concerns and information to leadership in an appropriate and timely manner.
Communicates department activities and information to employees.
Administers the monthly activity calendar.
Elicits residents input into activity planning.
Assists with simple nursing procedures and transporting residents to and from rooms.
Demonstrates leadership abilities such as developing and motivating people.
Plans and oversees the utilization of resources and designs of work processes.