Activity Director - Life Enrichment Director

Activity Director - Life Enrichment Director

North Olmsted, OH

Now Offering DailyPay

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications:

• Must have strong program development and management skills
• Must be creative and motivating to both individuals and groups of people
• Must have a mission-driven passion for serving older adults
• Must have excellent customer service skills, good judgement and decision-making skills
• Must have excellent communication skills: listening, verbal and written
• Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize and utilize effective time management skills and be flexible to adjust to impromptu situations on a regular basis
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule

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

Experience: Experience in programming and leading activities.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 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

Growth & Development

• 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

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked and do not apply to PRN status.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an Activity Director at Otterbein!