Director of Activities at LINEAGE CARE GROUP

Kenmore, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

62000.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Activity Planning, Supervision, Program Development, Assessment, Communication, Leadership, Problem Solving, Compassion, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Policy Development, Volunteer Coordination, Patient Care, Documentation, Evaluation, Resource Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Schofield Residence - Kenmore, NY Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $58000.00 - $62000.00 Salary Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Description Job Duties and Responsibilities The Director of Activities is supervised by the Administrator. The job duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following standards: job standard (knowledge, ability, skills), technical skill, quality, quantity, judgement/problem solving, decision making, and initiative. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: A. Assist in the selection and evaluation of activities programs, staff and volunteers. B. Supervise all activity staff and assigned volunteers. C. Ascertain, initially from the residents attending physician, and on an ongoing basis from other appropriate professional staff, which residents are not permitted for specific documented medical reasons, to participate in certain activities. D. Develop and prepare with the resident and designated representative, as appropriate, a written plan for individual, group and independent activities in accordance with his needs, interests and capabilities, and in recognition of his mental and physical needs and interest, as well as education and experiences. E. Incorporate activities into the residents interdisciplinary care plan. F. Periodically, and at least quarterly, review with the resident, designated representative and staff as appropriate, his activity program participation and revise the plan as necessary. G. Develop a monthly activities schedule based upon individual and group needs, interests and capabilities, considering the special needs of residents including, but not limited to, dementias, physical handicaps, visual, hearing and speech deficiencies and wheelchair or bed restrictions. H. Post the current monthly activities schedule where it is accessible to residents and staff and can be easily read and provide a copy to each resident. I. Provide the Administrator with a monthly report of the type, frequency of, and number of residents participating in the activities programs. J. Include in the resident's clinical record a quarterly assessment of the resident's degree of participation in response to and benefit from the activities program. K. Develop and maintain Activity Department policies, procedures and quality assurance program. L. Assist in the selection of safe and adequate space, equipment, and supplies for the activities program. Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities A. Plan, develop, organize, implement and evaluate the department’s work as appropriate. B. Delegate authority, responsibility, and accountability to other responsible department personnel. C. Provide leadership by being an appropriate role model to others. D. Advocate the purposes, goals and policies of the Schofield Residence and affiliate organizations. E. Provide departmental personnel with ongoing feedback, including timely evaluations of staff, counseling of employees and taking disciplinary action when necessary. F. Provide effective supervision, ensuring all staff abides by all government laws, rules and regulations that affect patients, families, coworkers and volunteers of the Schofield Residence and affiliate organizations. G. Use any resources available to create ideas, programs or more effective practices that will benefit the organization, department and/or staff. srnp Qualifications Qualifications A. Education, Training and Experience - An individual who meets one of the following criteria: 1. is a qualified occupational therapist; or 2. is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist; or 3. is a qualified occupational therapy assistant; or 4. is a qualified recreation assistant; or 5. has a minimum of two years full-time, paid experience, acceptable to the New York State Department of Health, in an activities program in a health care setting. B. Character - The individual must possess good moral character, patience, and compassion for the elderly. C. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Responsibilities

The Director of Activities is responsible for overseeing the activities programs and staff, ensuring that residents' needs and interests are met through tailored activity plans. This role includes developing schedules, evaluating participation, and maintaining quality assurance within the department.