Activity Director

Want to make a difference in the lives of seniors and be a part of something big? Alderwood Manor is growing and we need someone to grow their career with us. Join our team made up of interdisciplinary professionals who care about serving the Spokane community.

Position Summary:
The Activities Director (Non Recreation Therapist) plans, organizes, develops, and directs quality activities for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Specific Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to fulfill core competencies of licensed position and provide clinical oversight within discipline and in accordance with rehab practice standards
• Must be able to plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)
• Must be able to make daily rounds to ensure activities team is performing to standards and patient needs are being met
• Must be able to appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behavior
• Must be able to escort patients to and from activities
• Must be able to make regular in room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities
• Must be able to effectively manage and operate within budget
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Spokane, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location