Activity Director

Talentify; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Kansas City, MO seeks a friendly Activity Director to plan, organize and implement a program of activity/leisure pursuits designed to meet residents' social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs, in accordance with the care plan.

You will deliver engaging activities, complete the MDS activity sections, attend Care Plan Meetings, and coordinate community events with staff, families and residents to promote quality of life.

Qualifications

• Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director and completion of state approved training.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area with licensure/registration.
• 1 year of experience as an Activity Director in long term care.
• 2 years of experience conducting social/recreational programs in health care settings.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers activity/recreational programming to promote residents' engagement.
• Completes the MDS, attends Resident Care Plan Meetings and participates in care planning.
• Conducts admissions interviews and documents activities in care plans.
• Completes a monthly calendar of activities and posts it in the center.
• Identifies preferences and health issues affecting participation and documents findings.
• Completes standardized assessment data and develops individualized care plans.
• Implements strategies to increase involvement within functional or situational limits.
• Plans community activities involving community, staff, families and residents.
• Obtains physician approval for activities and maintains precautions list.

Skills

Program development

Resident engagement

Documentation accuracy

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area

Licensed or registered either nationally or by the State

Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director

Tools

MDS assessment tool

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.