Activities Director, Medina
The Activities Director position requires meeting high standards in all areas of creating, developing,
promoting intellectual, stimulation, physical exercise, social interaction, spiritual nourishment, and
emotional support and community involvement for the population served...
Posted 10-11-23
Position Summary:
The Activities Director position requires meeting high standards in all areas of creating, developing,
promoting intellectual, stimulation, physical exercise, social interaction,
spiritual nourishment, and emotional support and community involvement for the
population served. The Activities Director will maintain an
environment that meets the needs, wants, and interests of the individuals
served while promoting desirable interaction and independence.
Responsibilities:
- Plans and directs activity programs
with residents as assigned. Conducts an initial greeting and introduction to the activity
program for all residents within 72 hours of admission.
- Establishes and implements a master
program plan that includes on-going daily programs for all residents including
group and 1-1 programs, community outings and outdoor activities.
- Drives facility bus/van per
protocol of the facility.
- Prepares and distributes Resident
Activity calendars to all residents and keeps them on file for 7 years for
regulatory compliance.
- Serves as advisor to the Resident
Council, with duties including but not limited to coordinating the regular
scheduled meetings, and recording/distributing minutes and assuring all
concerns are addressed by facility management as needed.
- Assists with outings.
- Works weekends, evenings, and
holidays as assigned.
- Prepares and distributes Resident
newsletter monthly or per facility schedule
- Assists with Resident council as
assigned.
- Attends resident care conferences
as assigned.
- Promotes resident involvement and
active decision-making in program implementation.
- Maintains accurate attendance
documentation for all residents for all events, and other therapeutic
contacts/programs as assigned.
- Publicizes all facility events
through posters, resident newsletters or other facility resources as available.
- Assists with volunteers in the
Activity Department.
- Works with interns and students as
assigned.
- Greets new residents, orientates
to activity services as requested.
- Seeks and attends continuing
education opportunities outside of the facility.
- Participates in Quality
Improvement activities and participates in Quality PIP projects as
assigned.
- Is aware of all policies and procedures
for the activity department, safety and other clinical areas direction related
to the therapeutic activity department.
- Ensures departmental equipment is
in good working order and reports all needed repairs immediately.
- Assists with voting services/registration
for all residents as assigned.
Landmarks: Our community is located
just west of Plymouth off Highway 55 in the quaint town of Medina. We are just
10 miles from Maple Grove, 13 miles from Golden Valley, 18 miles from Brooklyn
Park/Center and Buffalo.
About Us:
Okalee of Medina is a senior living
community providing independent living, assisted living, care suites and memory
care options allowing our residents the ability to age in place. An
amenity-rich, wellness-focused lifestyle community for older adults, Okalee of
Medina is located in a serene, natural setting, yet with easy access to Highway
55.
