Activities Director

Sweetwater Care; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Buckeye Commons Care & Rehabilitation in Kent, OH is seeking an Activities Director to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive program of social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational, and physical activities for residents.

The successful candidate will bring required SNF experience, certification, and a Bachelor's in recreation therapy, with strong assessment and collaboration skills to enhance resident well-being and quality of life.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior experience working at a SNF facility.
• Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director; completion of a state-approved Activity Director training course.
• Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or related area.
• 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 full-time in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting.
• Currently licensed as a Certified Nurse's Assistant or willing to obtain license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver activity/recreational programming to promote residents' opportunities for engaging in normal life.
• Complete the 'Preferences for Routine and Activities' section of the Minimal Data Set, the CAA when triggered, and the Company Recreation/Activity Evaluation within five business days of admission.
• Conduct admissions interviews, documentation, and complete the activities section of the MDS assessment tool.
• Identify activity preferences and current activity pursuits from interviews and clinical records, and document findings.
• Complete 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.
• Implement strategies to assist residents with increasing their involvement in activities that are appropriate to functional or situational limitations.
• Plan community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families, and residents.
• Assure physician's approval for involvement in activity/recreational programs and maintain precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Provide residents with opportunities and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits based upon individual interests and needs.

Skills

Program development

Assessment & care planning

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy

Certified Activity Director accreditation

Licensed CNA (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Activities Director

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Activities Director to join our team at Buckeye Commons Care & Rehabilitation in Kent, OH. The successful candidate 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 our residents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver activity/recreational programming to promote residents' opportunities for engaging in normal life.
• Complete the "Preferences for Routine and Activities" section of the Minimal Data Set, the CAA when triggered, and the Company Recreation/Activity Evaluation within five business days of admission.
• Conduct admissions interviews, documentation, and complete the activities section of the MDS assessment tool.
• Identify activity preferences and current activity pursuits from interviews and clinical records, and document findings.
• Complete 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.
• Implement strategies to assist residents with increasing their involvement in activities that are appropriate to functional or situational limitations.
• Plan community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families, and residents.
• Assure physician's approval for involvement in activity/recreational programs and maintain precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Provide residents with opportunities and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits based upon individual interests and needs.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of prior experience working at a SNF facility.
• Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director; completion of a state-approved Activity Director training course.
• Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or related area.
• 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 full-time in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting.
• Currently licensed as a Certified Nurse's Assistant or willing to obtain license.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and compassionate team members who share your commitment to delivering exceptional care
• Health, Medical, Dental and Supplemental Insurance