Activity Director/Social Service Designee - Continuing Healthcare Solutions

Continuing Healthcare of Boardman is currently seeking an individual with experience in long term care who can assume the role of Activity Director/Social Service Designee. The primary purpose of this role will be to plan, organize, implement, evaluate and direct both the Social Services and Activity Departments.

The primary purpose of this role will be to plan, organize, implement, evaluate and direct both the Social Services and Activity Departments. Responsible for establishing policies and procedures for both departments, maintaining on-going programs for both Departments in accordance with the interests, and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident. In addition, must ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintain on an individual basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing activity services in nursing care facilities.

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Must be able to complete all other duties as assigned by administrator or designee.