Activity Director - The Residence at Riverbend

Job Location

The Residence at Riverbend - Ipswich, MA

Salary Range

$55000.00 - $65000.00 Salary / year

Overview

SUMMARY : The Resident Engagement Director provides active and passive, group and individual resident engagement, which enhance mental, physical, spiritual, cultural and social needs of the residents and allows residents to continue an active role in society. He / she responsible for organizing, coordinating, and participating in enrichment activities for the entire resident population. He / she shares responsibilities to hire, evaluate, coordinate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise staff in accordance with LCB Senior Living policy.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community.
• As a department head you are expected to have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.
• Assume the Administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the overall management of the Activities Program.
• Ongoing evaluation and assessment of the Activities Program to define needs and opportunities for growth.
• Maintains departmental budgets.
• Records and maintains a record of resident activities and attendance.
• Ensures open and timely communication with associates, residents, families and LCB Senior Living regarding the Activities Program.
• Coordinate and conduct resident / family functions to enhance overall program.
• Work with Sales and Marketing Director on community outreach plan to ensure strong partnerships with industry partners for the purposes of identifying and partnering with local service resources.
• Consult with residents and families as needed to best meet individuals needs. Completes resident life stories.
• Prepares and posts monthly / weekly / daily calendar.
• Organizes, maintains and expands a volunteer program.
• Develops residence newsletter.
• Arranges transportation and escorts for access to the community and outside activities. Drives the community van as needed.
• Coordinates repair or preventative maintenance for community vehicle(s).
• Ensure Activities Program associates are given the necessary resources to carry out their duties in an efficient economic manner.
• Establish effective relationships with community RCAs and coordinate team activities to ensure quality care.
• Interviews and trains activities personnel.
• Ensure completion of timely associate reviews.
• Ensure that counselling efforts, retraining and corrective action is administered fairly and in accordance with community and LCB Senior Living policies.
• Ensure completion and review of incident / accident reports and implement changes through proper channels (i.e. Safety Committee, etc.) to minimize future issues. Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
• Ensuring that all staffing schedules (if applicable) for the Activity Program, including backup coverage for staff is met at all times.
• Performs and attends in-services as required.
• Ensure that all residents are receiving leisure services as defined by New Hampshire State guidelines.
• Participation in the Manager-on-Duty Program.
• Other duties as requested.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment. Visual and auditory acuity. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects. Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand. Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate. Must use good body mechanics. Should be neat and well groomed. Must be able to type and use a computer. Must project a positive attitude towards the service provided.

Non-Discrimination Policy

LCB, including its managed care communities, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment and employment opportunities at LCB are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job with or without reasonable accommodation. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy to provide equal opportunity encompasses all phases of employment, including recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS : (These qualifications meet or exceed MA, RI, CT and NH State specific requirements.)

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