What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Activities position at Premier Healthcare LLC?
POSITION SUMMARY: Serves as a leader among peers, setting an example for others to follow in creating a fun and professional environment. Assists in the planning, design and execution of activities and engages residents in a variety of activities to stimulate and support spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural and emotional wellness.
Essential job duties include the following:
Completes assessments, MDS, care plans and gathers information to design activities that are multi-faceted, meet patients’ functional levels, and reflects needs and interests of each patient.
Plans, implements, and evaluates activities for Healthcare Center residents that is consistent with Deer Meadows standards and focused on residents’ unique needs and interests.
Designs programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills.
Designs and/or oversees calendar completion of Nelson 5 and Nelson 6 activity areas in a timely manner.
Sets a leadership example for others to follow by empowering older adults and upholding all policies and procedures of the Activity Department as well as Deer Meadow's standards.
Researches external resources and trends in activate aging to further enrich community programming
Participates in training of new activity personnel in the Healthcare Center.
Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
Promotes and communicates upcoming events and opportunities to residents, family members, and employees as needed.
Assists to develop, organize and ensure delivery of all monthly programming calendars to residents in a timely manner.
Takes ownership of timely set up and breakdown for events—including preparing materials, effective staging and coordination with other departments.
Consistently engages in conversation with residents to identify their preferences, hobbies and interests; recommends programming and connections accordingly.
Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled