Director of Activities

Location:
The Commons of Providence
5000 Providence Drive
Sandusky, Ohio 44870

Job Type: Full-time

Description

The Commons of Providence has an exciting new opportunity for a Director of Activities to oversee our Independent Living and Assisted Living building. 

Our beautiful campus located near the coast of Lake Erie offers residents an array of senior living services. We are seeking candidates who will promote the values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration in their interactions and the care they provide our residents. If you wish to join a team where you will be valued and appreciated, The Commons of Providence is the place for you.

 The Director of Activities is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and developing the overall operations of the Activities Department in accordance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies. The Director is to maintain a program of activities that reflects the resident’s comprehensive assessment and/or interests that will meet the physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the resident.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develops and implements the Activities programs and budgets. Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates a diversified activities program seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, within budgetary guidelines.
  • Develops and revises the department policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge of facility policies and procedures and operates the Activities Program in compliance with all regulatory and accrediting standards.
  • Ensures appropriate staffing by conducting interviews and hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising employees. Prepares employee performance evaluations and initiates promotion, transfer, and termination. Conducts staff meetings.
  • Oversees and directs resident activities and schedules.
  • Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
  • Satisfies all educational in-service requirements mandated by CHI Living Communities, the department, external accrediting, and regulatory agencies.

 

In addition to the essential job specific duties listed above, the Director of Activities shall be required to perform all duties (essential and non-essential) in a manner consistent with the mission and values (compassion, excellence, inclusion, integrity, collaboration) of CHI Living Communities and will be evaluated on such basis. Furthermore, every employee must abide by all campus, departmental, and safety policies, rules, and regulations.

CHI Living Communities has the right to change the job specific duties and specifications required for the position of Director of Activities from time to time without prior notice.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS) preferred or ADC and 90-hour basic education course.
  • Two years of experience in social or recreational programs within the past five years, preferably in long-term care.
  • Regular attendance is an essential part of this job.

Employee benefits