Activity Director - The Mulberry at Waverly

The Mulberry at Waverly is building on the traditions of the past with a focus on the future. We take pride in delivering quality care to each of our residents. This begins and ends with our fantastic team. It is our belief that Happy Team Members make Happy Residents.

Our team enjoys benefits such as Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, 401K.

We strive to provide a path for personal and professional growth, a great atmosphere, an outstanding team and the tools to be a great employee.

Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the residents we serve, the Activity Director is responsible for the planning, development and overall operation of the Activities Department which implements and directs activity programs that meet the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of residents.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Responsible for the overall operations of the facility’s Activity Department which includes supervision of staff, development and implementation of departmental policy and procedures, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, local regulations.

·         Regularly develops new programs to meet new trends and industry standards.

·         Responsible for operating the Activities department within budgetary guidelines and limitations.

·         Observe and report resident’s attendance, participation, and behavior changes by documenting and charting.

·         Participates in the care planning process by attending care plan meetings, providing specific information and observations of the resident’s needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.

·         Meet and great all new residents and residents upon arrival to the facility.

·         Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers from the surrounding community to develop and run activity programs.

·         Performs administrative tasks such as charting, care planning, reports, etc. Completes assigned MDS portions accurately and on time.

·         Assists with the recruitment and selection of Activity staff.

·         Provides guidance and education to staff regarding their performance.

·         Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.

·         Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, and supply issues to appropriate persons.

·         Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are always maintained.  Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.

·         Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

·         Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.

·         Answers and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in resident care areas.

·         Reports all resident concerns to the appropriate department head.

·         Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.