Job Details
Job Location: Leesville - Lynchburg, VA 24502Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly
- Provides oversight of resident engagement needs related to physical, social, emotional, mental, and religious/spiritual well-being
- Provides and schedules resources for physical activities
- Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules volunteers in accordance with facility policy
- Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff, residents, families, and community partners
- Develops an activity schedule in compliance with VDSS activity requirements
- Plans, conducts, and evaluates activities to meet the individual interests, abilities, and preferences of resident
- Establishes relationships with residents and families to better address their individual needs
- Develops and maintains a monthly activity calendar and ensures it is accessible to residents
- Coordinates with all departments to ensure awareness of scheduled events, assigned roles, and responsibilities
- Ensures activities are appropriate to the resident population and level of independence and interest
- Ensures acknowledgment and appreciation of volunteers through thank-you notes or letters
- Knowledgeable in office procedures and well organized
- Maintains a neat and professional appearance; closed-toe shoes are required
- Demonstrates basic computer skills for scheduling, documentation, and communication
- Be of acceptable physical and mental health to carry out assigned duties
- Must possess mature judgment skills and be able to respond to emergency situations
- Attendance is required during inclement weather
- Follows infection control policies & procedures
- Follows all policies & procedures of Runk and Pratt
- Maintains appropriate & respectful conduct within the workplace
- Provides support in any area that may arise that is above and beyond the normal expectations for this position.
Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A minimum of 6 months experience in healthcare or related field director, coordinating or planning events
- Graduation from high school or GED
- Complete annual in-service training as required
- State Police background check that is free from barrier offenses
- A current Tuberculosis screening on or within 7 days prior to the first day of employment and free from Tuberculosis
- The ability to meet physical requirements for position
- The ability to pass a drug test
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. without limitations using proper body mechanics
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Able to position self to assist residents with their needs
- Able to pull, push wheelchairs, kneel, transfer residents and other physical movements to meet physical needs of residents in a fast paced environment
- Able to tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals