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Samaritas Director of Activities - Assisted Living / Independent Living in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Position Details
Do you have a passion for assisting Seniors and enriching their lives? J oin our activities team as our DIRECTOR OF LIFE ENRICHMENT, planning and scheduling activities for our amazing residents, both on-site and within the Senior Living Grand Rapids community. Lead your team of activities professionals and volunteers whose impact in our community is appreciated by both our residents and their families daily! This newly-vacant role is a key component of our leadership team in our Senior Living Community in Grand Rapids. Activities grows the hearts and draws out the creative and social side of our residents. Come make an impact!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This position has a starting salary of $50,000 per year
What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full TimeCompetitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
Awesome Employee Discounts
UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership to Activities staff and volunteers. Assist with staff attraction and retention efforts, including hiring, onboarding, staff development, coaching and counseling and performance management. Ensure delegation of responsibility, authority and accountability.
Maintain and implement policies and procedures related to center’s Activities Department. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements related to therapeutic activities.
Complete the activities component of a comprehensive assessment and update resident care plans based on assessment outcomes and resident preferences. Monitor and evaluate resident responses to activities and revise the approaches as appropriate.
Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to evaluate the holistic Resident Centered Care needs for each resident and revise plan of care as needed.
Coordinate all individual and group therapeutic activities. Schedule and publish a monthly activities calendar.
Serve as activities program liaison to the Resident Council, the community, congregations and volunteers.
Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives including Quality Improvement checks and month-end audits. Utilize regulatory reports to identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activity professional preferred
Associates degree in human services preferred
Experience
2 years of experience in a comparable role required
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Requisition Number2024-10755
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftDay
Work HoursVaried
Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredNo
On Call RequiredNo
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids