Activity Director - LTC

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

 We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:  

Responsible for coordinating, directing, planning and conducting the life enrichment and resident activity programs.  This position will also work closely with employee and community volunteers.

Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent AND one of the following; Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) in a related field.  Activity Director Certification or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Occupational Therapist (OTR) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in a related field preferred.  Bachelors strongly preferred.

Minimum Experience:

Healthcare experience, especially gerontologic and/or long-term care nursing facilities is strongly preferred.  With Bachelors or experience is a related field, job learning will be considered.  Experience with aspects of dementia care is helpful to job success.

License, Certification, Registration:

Must meet the requirements for Activity Director as defined by Federal (CMS) and State Skilled Nursing Home regulations or be able to obtain this qualification within two years of hire.

Equipment/Tools: Various multi-media equipment.  Common business office equipment.  Computer skills including MS Office programs, MS Outlook, and other site specific medical documentation programs.  Operate motor vehicle according to YK Health Corporation policy.  Use and safety related to common household tools and equipment.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Language Skills:  Yup’ik or similar Alaska indigenous language-speaking beneficial but not required.  Strong ability to read, write, and comprehend correspondence, memos, writing assessements and professional communications required.   Ability to write correspondence and keep basic records of tasks performed.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to clients, family and employees of the corporation.  Potential for technical writing such as for grants.  Documentation of activities completed and goal writing.  Interviewing skills for residents, families, and community members.  Is an integral member of a quality committee preparing monthly reports.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, Ability compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.  Good spatial awareness and estimation skills.

Reasoning Ability: Critical thinking skills for the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.  Problems solving and situational coping skills for the ability to deal with problems involving concrete and abstract variables in work and activity situations. Good time management skills. 

Other Abilities:  Understanding of medical terminology and adaptive equipment related to activities.  Event planning, management, and execution of event.  Experience with arts and crafts, cooking, and Alaska Native culture is helpful.  A strong sense of creativity and adaptation is very helpful.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Staff and community volunteers assisting with activity events and programming.

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Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. 

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org