Job description

About us

Harrison Senior Living is a medium business in HEALTH_CARE_MEDICAL in Georgetown, DE. We are professional, agile and our goal is to Harrison Senior Living has provided healthcare & hospitality services to seniors for over 40 years. Family owned and operated, we take extra pride and care in the services delivered. Our communities are committed to meeting the needs of residents in a loving, home-like environment..

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Growth opportunities
• Wellness programs

We are hiring a Director of Activities to manage the operation of an assisted living home. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, and be able to ensure the home is always running smoothly. A successful candidate will also be familiar with state laws and policies regarding assisted living facilities and nursing homes, as well as have strong interpersonal skills.

Activities Director must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the activities programs.
• Assist in the development, administering and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident and family.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• In a private setting, interview residents/families to obtain activity functions, thus involving resident/families in planning facility activity programs.
• Provide consultation to members or our staff, community agencies, etc., in an effort to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development if activity.
• Maintain a productive working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations. coordinate activities with other departments necessary.
• Work with facility consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employee, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc.,
• Additional duties per the formal Job Description.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:

As directed, supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the facility policies, practices, procedures, and applicable laws. Consistently uses discretion and independent judgment.

Requirements:

• Licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and
• One of these following requirements must be met;

1. Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or·

2. Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or·

3. Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or·

4. Has completed a training course approved by the State

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

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