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$55,000.00/yr - $57,500.00/yr

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About Christian Health:

We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our Team:

Across our four campuses, eleven communities, five service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Activity Director in Longview. The primary responsibility of the Activity Director is to provide oversight of resident programming for the Longview and Courtyard areas in compliance with existing assisted living regulations and standards as well as assuring that the physical, intellectual, recreational, and social needs of all residents are being met. The Activity Director is directly responsible for planning and implementing activities as well as the direct supervision of ancillary activity staff including fiscal accountability. The Activity Director insures that all services are rendered on an ongoing basis. Demonstrates an understanding of and embraces Assisted Living principles and the mission statement of the Christian Health Care Center.

• Demonstrates an understanding of Assisted Living Principles including Resident choice, privacy, independence, dignity in all interactions with resident.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs an effective and comprehensive activity program.
• Effectively publicizes programs among the residents and staff, encourages participation.
• Effectively schedules and directs work to assure timely completion of projects and events.
• Reviews and approves/denies departmental purchase requests as appropriate.
• Works effectively with Human Resources department in the recruitment and selection of departmental personnel.
• Provides Administrator with regular verbal/written feedback and reports.
• Adheres to budgeted staffing levels.
• Develops, monitors, reports, and reviews Departmental Performance Improvement indicators in conjunction with PI staff, for appropriateness of study and timely completion.
• Performs other related duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, as directed.
• Takes reasonable steps to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations and accrediting bodies related to area of responsibility.
• Reports observations/changes in resident condition to nurse.
• Obtains information through resident/family interview concerning the resident's background to better provide activities to meet their needs.
• Demonstrates flexibility/creativity in programming; responsive to resident requests and needs.
• Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, charge slips, reports, etc. and submits to the Administrator as required.
• Actively serves on various committees as directed.
• Reviews employee scheduled and worked hours on a weekly basis, including oversight of usage of benefit time (sick, personal, vacation time).
• Schedules activities outside of facility such as picnics, cultural and religious programs; arranges transportation.
• Conducts one or more groups with residents to address resident needs and explore their interests in an environment that encourages peer interaction and verbal expression.
• Distributes individual calendars in a timely manner.
• Keeps abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in programming/services and related policies and procedures.
• Writes and posts monthly calendar, develops calendar one month in advance.
• Attends scheduled/organizational meetings as required.
• Schedules performers, community groups to be part of the offered activities.
• Completes employee performance evaluations on a timely basis.
• Assists in preparation for, and participation in various regulatory and accreditation surveys.
• Completes Departmental Annual Report on a timely basis.
• Ensures timely completion of 45 day new hire questionnaires for new hires.
• Effectively manages Human Resources related information systems.
• Ensures incidents, accidents, or unsafe conditions are reported, utilizing Center reporting software as per center policy.
• Develops reviews and updates departmental job descriptions on a timely basis.
• Ensures completion of new employee job specific orientation.
• Makes substitutions to activities schedule when necessary.
• Develops, implements, reviews, and updates written departmental Policies and Procedure on a timely basis, as necessary.
• Completes activity surveys with each resident. Shares pertinent information with staff.
• Ensures adequate staffing coverage to implement programming and serve meals, and assists as needed.
• Ensures support with coverage at the reception desk as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years activities experience with one year supervisory experience required.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's license.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrants such action.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on their highest practical functioning level.
• Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity programs.
• Must have some understanding of the social, psychological and recreational needs of the aged and memory impaired.

Schedule: 8am-4pm, Monday - Friday.

Education: Bachelors degree with a major or concentration in therapeutic recreation, art therapy, psychology or other related field required.

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:

• Discounted health insurance
• Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
• 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
• Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Free meals for all employees
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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