ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR - CARROLLTON COURTHOUSE

Liberty Healthcare Management; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in New Orleans, LA, is seeking an experienced Activities Director for Carrollton Courthouse to plan, promote and lead activities for residents. The role requires a high school diploma, eligibility for state recreation certification, and the ability to coordinate programs, supervise volunteers, and work well with staff. Full-time, days.

Qualifications

• High school graduate and eligible for state recreation certification.
• Willing to cooperate with others and work under pressure.
• Able to perform various jobs and care for equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, promotes, and leads activities for residents.
• Informs new patients and families about the Activity Program.
• Completes an Activities Assessment per policies and procedures.
• Conducts indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
• Conducts educational, creative, expressive activities and exercise.
• Supervises scheduling and posting of events to encourage participation.
• Supervises Volunteer Program and trains volunteers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Under pressure

Versatility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR - CARROLLTON COURTHOUSE

Liberty Healthcare Management New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

About this position

Liberty Cares With Compassion

Liberty Senior Living is currently seeking an experienced:

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

Full Time, Days

Job Description:

• Plans, promotes, and leads individual and group activities based on needs and interests of the residents.
• Informs new patients and families about the Activity Program of the Facility and unit.
• Completes an Activities Assessment on each designated resident according to documentation policies and procedures.
• Conducts recreational activities, both indoor and outdoor.
• Conducts educational, creative, expressive activities and exercise.
• Supervises scheduling and posting of all events and programs in a manner to encourage participation and enthusiasm among residents.
• Supervises Volunteer Program, responsible for all aspects of training and placing volunteers.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate. Must be an individual eligible for the state Certification as a recreation therapist or assistant therapist or someone who has completed a State approved course in activities program management where required.
• Must be willing to work and cooperate well with other employees.
• Must be able to problem-solve.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Must be willing to perform various jobs.
• Must care for equipment used.
• Must use supplies economically. Will have prior authorization from Department Director before making purchases.
• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Wears appropriate attire in keeping with Community dress code.
• Must read, know and follow personnel, department and Community policy.
• Runs errands as necessary.
• Must on occasion assist with transporting resident to doctor appointments. (This could be driving van or riding with and staying with resident).
• Must have a valid state Driver’s License.

Visitwww.libertyseniorliving.comfor more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.