RIVERVIEW ON THE APPOMATTOX HEALTH AND REHAB | Hopewell, Virginia
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY · ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR · FULL TIME
At River View on the Appomattox, we believe that every day is an opportunity for joy, purpose, and connection. We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Activities Director to cultivate a vibrant, engaging, and supportive environment for our long-term care and memory care residents. If you have a passion for enhancing the quality of life for seniors and possess strong leadership skills, we want you on our team
As our Activities Director, you will design, implement, and oversee a dynamic monthly calendar of recreational, therapeutic, and social programs tailored to meet the physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of our residents. You won't just be planning events; you will be creating a community where residents feel valued and engaged.
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Develops, organizes, and coordinates activity programs that meet the needs and interests of patients seven (7) days per week on multiple shifts, including holidays, including center sponsored community outings.
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Provides leadership and direction to activities employees and volunteers to ensure activities are being delivered as planned.
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Adheres to budget and manages expenses within the budget.
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Participates in budget planning for the activities department.
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Demonstrates ability to address service concerns and follow up timely for resolution.
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Effectively supervises and directs activities personnel and volunteers.
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Effectively communicates with patients, families, legal representatives, state/federal representatives, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
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Adheres to center policies and procedures/state and federal regulations.
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Promotes and maintains positive and collaborative working relationship with nursing personnel, other departments, patients, families, and visitors.
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Ensures activity employees are available in sufficient numbers to meet the activity needs of the patients.
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Supervises activity employees and volunteers.
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Coordinates recruitment, orientation, and training efforts for the activities department, including volunteers.
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Assists patients in the development and organization of the Resident Council.
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Maintains activity equipment in good working order.
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Manage activity employee’s schedule and proper use of recording time in the ADP system.
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Completes employee performance evaluation(s) timely.
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Actively participates in the hiring process for the activities department.
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Actively participates in the disciplinary process as indicated.
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Completes resident assessment, in a timely manner, for activities, recreational and diversional needs, i.e., admission, quarterly, annual, and significant change.
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Participates in completion of assigned MDS sections and ensures timely and accurate completion of applicable sections.
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Develops person-centered and culturally congruent care plans based on patient’s individualized physical, mental and emotional needs.
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Reviews and revises care plan based on patient needs while following state and federal regulations.
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Capable of driving the center van to transport patients on trips outside of the center.
- Maintains an active and unencumbered driver’s license issued by the state of Virginia.
- Provides a copy of current motor vehicle insurance at the time of hire and annually thereafter.
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Supports and protects the individual rights of patients.
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Performs appropriate documentation utilizing the electronic medical record.
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Attends and participates in meetings as required or instructed by the Administrator.
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Performs other duties, as assigned.
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Licensed or registered therapeutic recreational specialist or activities professional, or
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Eligible for certification as a recreational therapist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body, or
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An occupational therapist/occupational therapy assistant, or
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One who has completed a training course approved by the state.
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Two years of experience in a patient centered social or recreational program.
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Demonstrates excellent clinical, customer service and leadership skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Prolonged periods standing, walking, working and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
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Must be able to pull up to 20 pounds at a time.
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Must be able to push up to 50 pounds.
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Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
