What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Ebenezer?
The Activities Director is responsible for planning and implementing a quality leisure/social events program designed to assist senior residents in maintaining their personal potential both physically and mentally. Position will oversee activity assistants.
- 80 hours per two week pay period and may require evenings and weekends as needed.
- Part of MOD weekend
- Benefit eligible ( PTO, Medical, Dental, Retirement, Tuition reimbursement) https://www.ebenezercares.org/benefits.html
Aurora on France is a new, state-of-the-art senior community attached to Fairview Southdale Hospital in the heart of Edina, MN. Located conveniently near Hwy. 62 and France Ave. and is on a bus line. Aurora offers a full continuum of care including Transitional Care, Enhanced Care, and Assisted Living/Memory Care. Managed by Ebenezer, we offer employees many benefits, beautiful walking paths for your breaks, and opportunities for growth both in the TCU and Assisted Living. Voted Best Short-Term Rehabilitation 2020-2021 by US News & World Report!
Responsibilities/Job Description:
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- Develops program and activities reflective of resident interests
- Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents
- Coordinates community volunteers
- Manages and directs Activities Assistants
- Maintain compliance with state and federal SNF regulations regarding medical record documentation and facility policies
- Completes Assessments, Care Plans, Progress Notes and MDS
- Complete and update attendance records.
- Gathers information from other team members as it relates to residents’ care.
- Attends and participates in MDS/RAI/IDT and resident Care Conferences.
- Audits Therapeutic Recreation/Active Living Department documentation regularly.
Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related Required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Three to five years previous experience preferred
- Must be able to drive a 14 passenger van
As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the wellbeing of our teams and to provide a safe and healthy environment for the patients and communities we serve, all Ebenezer employees will be required to receive both an annual flu vaccination and the COVID-19 vaccination series. Current employees must have completed both vaccination schedules on or before January 4, 2022.
Any new hires who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to receive their first dose prior to their start date and their second dose (if receiving Moderna or Pfizer vaccines) within 4 weeks of their start date. Annual flu vaccinations are also required before the employment start date for employees who begin employment during the flu season. Accommodations requests will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Have you previously been employed by Ebenezer or Fairview Health Services?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Actvities/Therapeutic Rec: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
