Activity Supervisor

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Links Healthcare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Campbell, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Activity Supervisor manages a therapeutic activities program designed to enhance the functional abilities and self-esteem of residents. This includes designing activity calendars, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and are Activity Director Certified (ADC). You also possess a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, with at least 1 year in a healthcare setting's resident activities program, and have completed an approved 36-hour activities training course. Relevant therapy credentials (OT, Art, Music, Dance, Recreation) are also considered.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Activity Director Certified (ADC)

OT

Art Therapy

Music Therapy

Dance Therapy

Recreation Therapy

Job Description

At Baywood Post-Acute, we believe great care starts with a great team! As a 45-bed, 5-star skilled nursing facility in Campbell, CA, we foster a supportive, team-driven environment where your skills are valued, growth is encouraged, and your work makes a real difference. If you're looking for a rewarding career with purpose, join us today! Where Care Meets Heart!


Position Overview:

The Activity Supervisor assumes administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the provision of a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the interests and enhance the functional abilities and self-esteem of each resident.  Manages assistants to provide activities according to the facility policies and consistent with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable.  In collaboration with the Nursing Home Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social well being.

  • Conducts assessments and gathers information to design activities program that meets the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.

  • Works cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Attends care plan conferences.

  • Develops and provides individual, group and bedside activities for residents that reflect interests of residents, are offered at hours convenient to residents (morning, afternoon, evening, weekend), that appeal to all age groups, both men and women, take place in a variety of locations and include special and seasonal events. Develops and posts monthly activities calendar.

  • Provides structured activities to meet the needs of cognitively impaired residents such as music events, gross motor games or outdoor walks. Seeks ways to adapt activities so that all residents can participate such as segmenting activities into simple steps, providing verbal prompts, physical support, demonstration and hand-over-hand assistance when the resident is unable to complete a task independently.

  • Performs quality assessment and assurance functions, including daily regulatory compliance rounds, observation of activities in progress on units, record reviews and interviews with staff members, residents, families and Administration. Identifies problems in activity staff performance and institutes corrective action.

  • Hires and retains qualified competent activity staff and volunteers to provide therapeutic activities to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social wellbeing. 

  • Conducts interviews, provides regular performance reviews, takes appropriate job actions, reviews job actions taken by subordinates to assure that staff meet qualification and performance standards and can perform all essential functions of the job.

Qualifications: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent 

  • Activity Director Certified (ADC)

  • Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the past 5 years, including at least 1 year full-time in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting, and completion of a Department of Health-approved 36-hour activities training course. Candidates with relevant therapy credentials (OT, Art, Music, Dance, Recreation) are also eligible.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Sick Leave

  • 401(k)

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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Links Healthcare

Links Healthcare is a support services company dedicated to the training and development of healthcare leaders in the skilled nursing industry. Our services are designed to enhance the management and operational capabilities of healthcare leaders, with a focus on high-quality care and elevated outcomes.
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