Activities Director

OPCO Skilled Management; Herculaneum (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Missouri is seeking an Activities Director to plan and implement a program of activity/leisure pursuits designed to meet social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs of residents. You will align with the resident care plan to enhance overall well-being.

The ideal candidate holds Certified Activity Director accreditation and a Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related field, with at least one year of long-term care experience in

Qualifications

• Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director or completion of state approved training.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area with licensure/registration.
• Minimum one year experience as an Activity Director in long term care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver activity programs to promote resident engagement.
• Document and update MDS/CAA and care plans within five business days of admission.
• Plan monthly calendars of activities and post publicly within the center.
• Identify resident activity preferences and health limitations affecting participation.
• Create individualized care plans based on identified needs and strengths.
• Support residents in group and individual leisure pursuits and encourage participation.
• Coordinate with community, staff, families and residents for events.

Skills

Experience as Activity Director in LTC

Social/recreational program experience

Education

Certified Activity Director accreditation/training

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or related field

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits Offered:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401K

Job Description

We are looking for a fun and energetic Activities Director who will be 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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