Activity Director

Activity Director Vantage at Westfield Westfield, MA Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $55,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Management Medicare Senior services program management Clinical program policy development Interviewing clients Resident hobbies assistance Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work Public assistance program guidance Patient financial aid assistance Therapeutic recreation program development Medicaid health insurance Care planning in social services Medicare regulations Care plan development Client referral services Patient transport coordination Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development Wellness activities for care recipients Working with families Healthcare regulatory compliance policy development Medicaid Healthcare policy implementation Discharge planning in health services social work Patient referrals Policy Development Coordinating resident events Full Job Description Vantage at Westfield! Activity Director We are seeking talented Activity Director to join our dynamic team at Vantage at Wesgtfield ! As we are looking for passionate and skilled professionals who are eager to make a meaningful impact! We hope to hear from you! "Please visit our facility" Come Join Our Team! Casual Fridays! Great Benefits Full Job Description Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of this facility. Assist the activity director in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice, 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. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments. Interview resident/families as necessary and in a private setting. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator as required. Involve residents and families in planning facility activity programs. Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary. Refer resident/families to appropriate social service personnel when the facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. Provide information to resident/families as to Medicare/Medicaid eligibility, and other financial assistance programs available to the resident, as necessary. Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of activity programs. Assist in the review and updating of departmental job descriptions at least annually. Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the activity department. Maintain a productive working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations