Activity Director

OPCO Skilled Management; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management seeks an enthusiastic Activity Director to plan and implement activity and leisure programs that meet the varied social, spiritual, and physical needs of residents in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes developing personalized plans, collaborating with care teams, and creating inclusive activities that engage residents in meaningful ways.

Qualifications

• Certified Activity Director accreditation and state-approved training completion.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related field; must be licensed/registered.
• One year of experience as an Activity Director in long-term care.
• Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs in health care (recent).

Responsibilities

• Develops activity/recreational programming to promote resident engagement.
• Completes MDS-related activities and participates in care planning meetings.
• Conducts admissions interviews and documents activity-related sections.
• Prepares monthly activity calendars and posts them.
• Identifies resident activity preferences and health issues affecting participation.
• Generates standardized assessment data and individualized care plans.
• Implements strategies to increase resident involvement.
• Plans community activities with staff, families, and residents.
• Ensures physician approval for activity participation and maintains safety lists.
• Facilitates group and individual leisure activities based on interests and needs.
• Responsibilities may be changed or assigned at any time.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area

Certified Activity Director

State license or registration

Job description

Healthcare, Dental, Vision

Paid-Time Off

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!

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.