Overview:
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH’s hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine’s southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!
Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
Plans an activity program for residents that will help carry out the objectives of the facility as part of the total resident care. Supervision and protection of residents during these activities and compliance with safety regulations and policies. Supervises activity aides and volunteers. Keep up to date activity forms. Care and use of supplies and equipment.

Essential Duties:

• Plans a goal-oriented activity program to meet the need of each individual resident.
• Coordinates activity plan and schedule with ISP (Individual Service plan).
• Is aware of limitations of each resident.
• Initiates motivation of residents to increase desire to participate in activities.
• Supervises activities, which includes preparations, participation, clean-up, and compliance with safety

regulations and complies with DHHS Rules that Govern Level IV Assisted Housing Programs.

• Supervises Activity Assistants.
• May contact relatives and inform them of activities and progress of specific residents.
• Inform staff, administrator, and residents of the activity plan by personal contact and monthly calendar.
• Advises Administrator of any equipment or supplies needed. Also informs maintenance of equipment

that needs to be repaired.

• Directs in-service training that pertains to the activity program.
• Develops plans for independent and group activities for each resident in accordance with his/her needs

and interests.

• Reviews ISP activity plans and records progress monthly.
• Keeps a daily record of resident participation in Activities.
• Be available during state and federal inspections to explain the program and records.
• Be responsible for handling large amounts of petty cash and residents’ funds.
• Attends meetings and department head meetings.as scheduled
• Provides other services/performs other duties as may be assigned by the administrator.
• Uses and is knowledgeable regarding information technology systems necessary to carry out job

function.

• Assist in the development and participates in new employee orientation program.
• Suggests to the Administrator the need for capital items in the Activity Department.
• Attends state/federal in-services, reads, signs, and returns copy of in-service subject.
• Activity participates in performance improvement, Quality Assurance, Continuous Quality

Improvement (QA/CQI), and Resident Safety meetings.

• May be invited to corporate meetings (Monday Morning Meetings, quarterly CFO meetings, etc.)
• Ordering supplies as needed.
• Facilitates Resident Council Meetings, type council meeting minutes, distribute to residents,

Administrator and other Department Heads. Post minutes in area for all residents to review.

• Notify residents and family members orally and in writing, within first month of admission of the

resident right to participate in resident council.

• Responsible for recruitment of activity assistant staff when necessary as outlined in HC-HR-3101(R4)

and any updates that follow.

• Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support,

and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.
o Maintains a pleasant and helpful demeanor, and presents a professional appearance toward all
internal and external customers at all times.
o Consistently initiates interaction to provide assistance to individuals who may not be direct
customers of the employee (i.e. asks residents who appear to be lost if they need assistance in
finding their way).
o Takes appropriate action to recover from a service difficulty, ensuring that the necessary action
is taken to affect a resolution to the customer’s problem.
o Conducts all work activities with respect for coworkers, including the maintenance of a
pleasant and professional environment, fostering calmness during stressful situations.
o Interacts with supervisory personnel in a professional, supportive and courteous manner,
venting emotions appropriate to time and place.
o Demonstrates a commitment to service by consistent attendance and punctuality, scheduling
absences according to departmental requirements, and incurring unplanned absences only
when unavoidable circumstances exist.
Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma. Bachelor Degree desirable.
• Activity Director Certificate (not requirement for position) helpful
• 1-2 years’ Supervisory experience in Activity Program or supervisory experience in another setting.
• Must be willing to work with varied diagnosis.
• Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to cooperate with others
• Must have ability to plan and organize varied recreational activities
• Must understand the social, psychological, and recreational needs of residents with varied challenges.
• May be required to handle emotional disturbances.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of Regulations for Level IV residential care regulations,

especially specifically for activities.

• Must be able to work productively and positively with the Administrator, other department heads,

consultants, external vendors and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

Employment Status: Per Diem Equal Employment Opportunity:
CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Plans a goal-oriented activity program to meet the need of each individual resident.
• Coordinates activity plan and schedule with ISP (Individual Service plan).
• Is aware of limitations of each resident.
• Initiates motivation of residents to increase desire to participate in activities.
• Supervises activities, which includes preparations, participation, clean-up, and compliance with safet