Activity Director

Outfield Healthcare Partners; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Outfield Healthcare Partners is seeking a friendly, outgoing Activity Director to plan, organize, and implement a program of activity/leisure pursuits designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan. Passion for activities and resident engagement is essential.

The ideal candidate will deliver diverse programming, document resident preferences, participate in care plan meetings,

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; licensure or registration nationally or by the practicing state.
• One-year experience as an Activity Director in long term care.
• Two years in social/recreational programs within the past five years, including fulltime 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 assessments and care-planning documentation within established timelines.
• Attends and participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings and supports activity-related documentation.
• Creates monthly calendars of activity programs and posts them within the center.
• Identifies resident preferences and health factors influencing activity participation; documents findings.
• Develops individualized care plans based on needs, strengths and preferences.
• Implements strategies to increase resident involvement in appropriate activities.
• Plans community activities that involve staff, families and residents.
• Obtains physician approval for involvement in programs and maintains safety precautions.
• Provides opportunities for group and individual leisure pursuits and encourages resident participation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area. Should be licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing.

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a friendly and outgoing Activity Director who takes pride in their work. The ideal 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 residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan. We want someone who is passionate about activities and engaging with our residents!

Healthcare, Dental, Vision

Paid-Time Off

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.

Outfield Healthcare Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.