Activity Director

OPCO Skilled Management; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management seeks an Activities Director to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive activity program for residents in a long-term care setting in Bedford, Texas.

The role requires Certified Activity Director accreditation and a state-approved training, plus 1 year in a similar role in a healthcare environment and 2 years of experience running social/recreational programs.

Qualifications

• Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director and completion of a state-approved Activity Director training course.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area; must be licensed or registered by the state or nationally.
• 1 year experience as an Activity Director in long-term care.
• 2 years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, with at least one year full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers activity/recreational programming to promote residents' opportunities for engaging in normal life.
• Completes required assessment sections and participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings.
• Conducts admissions interviews, documents MDS activities, and writes care plans.
• Completes monthly calendars of activities and posts them.
• Identifies resident activity preferences and health issues affecting participation; documents findings.
• Develops individualized care plans based on identified needs and preferences; implements engagement strategies.
• Plans community activities that involve residents, staff, families, and the broader community.
• Obtains physician approval for activities and maintains safety/precautions lists.
• Provides opportunities for group and individual leisure pursuits (arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, educational and service activities).
• Responsibilities may change or be assigned with or without notice.

Education

Certified Activity Director accreditation / state-approved training

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area

Job description

Healthcare, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

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.

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