Activities Director - Park View Post Acute (Finance)

Park View Post Acute

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Activities Director
Hours: Full Time

Annual Salary: $54,000.00-$68,000.00

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Park View Post Acute's commitment to excellence extends beyond delivering world class health care. Our company mission is to dignify and transform post-acute care. Our facility's success is dependent upon our highly motivated clinical professionals working to improve business operations. Our leadership team is driven to provide exceptional service by cultivating a workforce that is dedicated to upholding our company's mission of delivering care with compassion and integrity. We value innovation and creativity in our buildings and love a healthy debate that challenges us to learn and grow.

Are you ready to discover the world of limitless possibilities that comes with being a member of our culture? Are you an Activities Director who is eager to make a difference? Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our story of providing exceptional care and making a positive impact in the lives of everyone we serve.

Living CAPLICO......

CAPLICO

Customer Second: When we take care of our team first, it reflects positively on our customer care.
Accountability: We strive for quality of life and reach for high standards as a team.
Passion For Learning: We want to be at the forefront of change; there is always something we can learn.
Love One Another: Treat others the way you want to be treated. It's simple, yet effective.
Intelligent Risk Taking: If something makes sense, we're willing to give it a try.
Celebration: We celebrate life every day of the year with our teammates and residents.
Ownership: When everyone on the team is encouraged to take ownership of the care that they give, it positively improves their attitude, which affects everyone around them, from teammates to residents.

We would love to meet you and hear your pledge to live CAPLICO with us.

In addition to hiring an Activities Director who exhibits the above qualities that help us create a world class culture, we offer competitive wages, mentorship and training for new graduates, tuition reimbursement, dependent care and public transportation FSAs, cell phone and movie ticket discounts, 401(k) with matching contributions, career advancement opportunities, and medical, dental, and health insurance.

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Park View Post Acute
3751 Montgomery Drive
Santa Rose, CA 95405
www.parkviewpostacute.com

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POSITION SUMMARY : To plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activities Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. As Activities Supervisor, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. The position may be classified as salaried exempt and is justified by a program requiring at least 50% of time dedicated to the management of the department and personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activities programs of this facility.
• Develops and implements monthly activities calendar.
• Completes patient assessments upon admission, as well as quarterly and annually.
• Assists in the development of resident centered care plans.
• Leads Resident Counsel Meetings, documents patient's needs, grievances/concerns, and follows up with necessary departments to ensure corrective action.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of written activities policies and procedures.
• Provides written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the activities department.
• Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Supports the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Serves on facility committees (i.e., Resident Counsel, Dining, Budget, Behavior, Care Planning, etc.).
• Evaluates and implements recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to the activities department.
• Assists the Administrator in the recruitment and selection of activities staff.
• Ensures that new activities staff are properly oriented and trained.
• Develops activities staff work assignments and schedules.
• Resolves complaints and grievances made by activities department personnel.
• Ensures that activities department employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with the facility's Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
• Ensures that adequate activities supplies and equipment are maintained.
• Assist in preparing and planning the activity department's budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval.
• Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• May be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is certified by a recognized accrediting body or qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapist assistant.
  • Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years' experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting

Certificates and Licenses:

• Is certified or licensed, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and is:
• Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990

Other Specific Requirements

• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the activities area (i.e. activities room, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours and is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, activities personnel, and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices):

• Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.

• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

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