Activity Director

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners in Kansas City, MO is seeking a friendly Activity Director to plan, organize, and implement programs that meet residents' social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs.

The ideal candidate will have Certified Activity Director accreditation, a relevant degree, state licensure, and experience in long-term care; you will lead group and individual activities and collaborate with care teams to enhance quality of life.

Qualifications

• Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director and completion of state-approved training.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related field with active licensure/registration.
• Minimum 1 year as Activity Director in long-term care; 2 years in social/recreational programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers activity programs to promote residents' engagement in normal life.
• Completes MDS activity sections and attends Care Plan meetings.
• Conducts admissions interviews and documents activity-related assessments.
• Prepares monthly activity calendar and posts it in the center.
• Identifies preferences and health issues affecting participation; documents findings.
• Creates individualized care plans based on needs and preferences.
• Implements strategies to increase participation in activities.
• Plans community activities involving community, staff, families and residents.
• Obtains physician approval for activities; maintains precautions list.
• Offers group and individual leisure activities; invites resident participation.
• Responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related field; licensed or registered

Certified Activity Director accreditation

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.