Activities Director - Certified Activities Director

Solaris Healthcare Waterman; Tavares (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Activities Director to enhance the lives of residents through engaging therapeutic activities. This role involves planning, organizing, and implementing programs that cater to the diverse needs of residents, ensuring they enjoy fulfilling lives. Join a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate care and making a meaningful difference every day. If you have a background in recreational therapy and a desire to uplift others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must complete state-approved training or be licensed as an Occupational Therapist.
• Two years of experience in social/recreational programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic activities for residents.
• Develop recreational services to enhance residents' quality of life.

Skills

Therapeutic Activities Planning

Recreational Program Development

Social Engagement Strategies

Healthcare Knowledge

Education

State-approved training course

Qualification as Occupational Therapist

Certification as Activity Professional

Job description

Activities Director - Certified Activities Director

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At Solaris HealthCare Waterman, located at 4501 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778, we understand that a significant change in health can be challenging. That's why our mission is to provide top-quality care that helps our residents move forward and resume their normal way of life.

We believe that who we are and what we stand for is evident in our name. At Solaris HealthCare Waterman, we strive to care for each resident like family, recognizing that compassionate, personalized care can achieve limitless possibilities. By joining our team, you will be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to supporting and uplifting our residents, ensuring they receive the best possible care to lead fulfilling lives.

Join us at Solaris HealthCare Waterman and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day!

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, and implement a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational, and physical needs and interests of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan, and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Solaris HealthCare's established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator.

Job Functions

• Administrative Functions
• Develops and delivers therapeutic recreational services to promote the residents' opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels
• Assures physician's approval for involvement in recreational services; Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident
• Provides residents with opportunity 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 on individual interests and needs. Invites/encourages residents' participation
• Assists residents in the organization and implementation of Resident Council Meetings
• Plans community activities that include the community, staff, families, and residents
• Completes a monthly calendar of available recreational services and posts it in the center
• Assists in the development of the Center Newsletter
• Coordinates an effective Volunteer Program
• Charts individual resident's attendance and participation in both group, individual, and one-on-one recreational pursuits daily
• Supports each resident's right to self-determination; documents resident refusal of activity services offered; informs resident of any therapeutic alternative to the refused service
• Coordinates work of department with work of other departments
• Assists in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the activities needs of each resident
• Ensures all activities personnel are aware of and use the care plan in providing daily activities to the resident
• Develops and maintains a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure team effort in developing a comprehensive plan of care
• Committee Functions
• Personnel Functions
• Staff Development
• Safety and Sanitation
• Equipment and Supply Functions
• Budget and Planning Functions
• Resident Rights
• Miscellaneous

Education

To be qualified, must meet one of the following criteria:

• Completion of a state-approved training course
• Qualification as Occupational Therapist or Therapist Assistant and/or Qualification as an Activity Professional or Recreational Therapist who is licensed or registered either nationally or by the state of practice; and eligible for certification as an Activity Professional or Therapeutic Recreational Specialist by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990

Experience

Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, with at least one year full-time in a healthcare setting, is preferred.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Details on preferred qualifications are included in the job description.