Activity Director Job at Hilltop Home of Comfort, Killdeer, ND

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  • Hilltop Home of Comfort
  • Killdeer, ND

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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We are currently hiring for a FT Activity Director. The Activity Director is required by ND to have their license or get it while working. We will put the right candidate in the course at our expense. If you are interested in applying for this position, please go on-line to hilltophomeofcomfort.org and fill out our application or you can apply in-person at 95 Hill Top Dr. Killdeer, ND.

Summary: Plans, organizes and directs activities in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties are determined by the facility and may include, but are not limited to the following:

  1. Develop and coordinate an activity program to meet the interests and needs of every resident.
  2. Purchase supplies needed for activities.
  3. Prepare an Initial Assessment on all new residents. This information will serve as the base of which each resident’s activity plan will be developed.
  4. Assist with the information and documentation needed to complete an MDS, activity attendance records, care plans and ongoing care plan reviews.
  5. Develop, promote and maintain a volunteer program within the organization.
  6. Attend and participate in staff meetings, resident care conferences and other designated meeting, as requested.
  7. Promote and maintain a volunteer program with the facility. Utilize community resources and promote community support.
  8. Organize and participate in the annual Volunteer Recognition and Memorial Service and all other special activities held for residents, families and friends in the community.
  9. Create the monthly activity calendar, banners, posters and newsletters on the computer.
  10. Inform the Residents and staff of the current monthly calendar of planned activities and when there is a change in the activity calendar.
  11. Develop, maintain, and review the department’s policies, procedures, job descriptions, etc. at least annually making revisions as necessary or recommendations for change to Administrator.
  12. Assure prompt resolution of complaints and grievances from staff, residents and visitors and make oral or written reports to the Administrator.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises department employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employee, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employee; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform job this successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and /or Experience- Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

  • High School diploma or GED and
  • One of the following
    • A qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is
      • Licensed or registered by the state
      • Is eligible for certification by a recognized accrediting body.
    • Has 2 years experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full time in a healthcare setting
    • A qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant
    • Has completed a training course approved by the state

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to large or small groups and individuals and respond to questions from employees, supervisors and regulatory agencies.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer skills

Must have the ability to effectively use internet resources and communicate with e-mail. Must have the ability to utilize other programs necessary to the position.

Other Qualifications

Must have the desire to work with convalescent, geriatric or light psychiatric residents. Will assure that the resident's rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times. Must maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information. The employee shall use only the minimum necessary information to perform his or her responsibilities. Trust worthiness, loyalty, fairness, honesty and reliability must be one of his/her best assets.

Hill Top Home of Comfort is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Currently hiring,

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