Activities Director

Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

Betty Dare Wellness & Rehabilitation in Alamogordo, NM seeks an Activities Director to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive activity program for residents in line with the care plan.

The role focuses on social, spiritual, intellectual, educational, and physical activities, coordinating with the care team and documenting assessments to enhance resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area; licensed/registered.
• Certified Activity Director accreditation and state-approved training.
• One-year experience as an Activity Director in long-term care.
• Two years of social/recreational program experience in past five years, at least full-time in health care.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers activity/recreational programming to meet residents' needs.
• Completes MDS activity sections and attends care plan meetings.
• Conducts admissions interviews and documents activities in care plans.
• Creates monthly activity calendars and posts them in the center.
• Identifies resident activity preferences and health issues affecting participation.
• Develops individualized care plans based on needs and preferences.
• Encourages participation in group and individual leisure activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area. Should be licensed or registered

Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director; Completion of a state approved Activity Director training course

Job description

Job Summary

The Activities Director will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a program of activity/leisure pursuits designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interests of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan.

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits Offered

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401K

Job Summary

The Activities Director will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a program of activity/leisure pursuits designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interests of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan.

Qualifications

• Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director; Completion of a state approved Activity Director training course
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area. Should be licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing.
• One-year experience as an Activity Director in long term care.
• Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was fulltime in a resident activities program in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers activity/recreational programming to promote the resident’s opportunities for engaging in normal life.
• Completes the “Preferences for Routine and Activities” section of the Minimal Data Set, the CAA when triggered, the Company Recreation/Activity Evaluation within five (5) business days of admission; Attends and participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings.
• Conducts admissions interviews, documentation, completes the activities section of the MDS assessment tool, and writes the corresponding CAA and care plans.
• Completes a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center.
• Identifies activity preferences and current activity pursuits from interviews and clinical record; Identifies health issues that result in reduced activity participation; Documents findings including source if applicable.
• Completes standardized assessment data for each resident at regular intervals and develop an individualized plan of care based on the identified needs, strengths, and preferences of the resident.
• Implements strategies to assist residents with increasing their involvement in activities that are appropriate to functional or situational limitations.
• Plans community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and residents.
• Assures physician’s approval for involvement in activity/recreational programs; Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Provides residents with opportunities and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits (i.e. arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities) based upon individual interests and needs. Invites/encourages residents’ participation.
• Responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.