Activity Director

Haven Oaks Healthcare; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaks of Longview is seeking a qualified Activity Director to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive activity program for residents in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs within the resident care plan.

The ideal candidate will have state-approved Activity Director certification and a bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related field, plus relevant experience in healthcare and activity programming.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Activity Director with state-approved training.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related field; must be licensed or registered.
• One year of experience as an Activity Director in long-term care.
• Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs in the past five years, including full-time in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers activity programming to promote residents' engagement.
• Completes MDS sections and attends Resident Care Plan meetings.
• Conducts admissions interviews and documents activities in the MDS.
• Prepares monthly calendars of activities and posts them in the center.
• Identifies resident activity preferences and health factors affecting participation.
• Develops individualized care plans based on needs and preferences.
• Implements strategies to increase involvement within functional limits.
• Plans community activities involving staff, families and residents.
• Ensures physician approval for activities; maintains precautions list.
• Provides opportunities for group and individual leisure activities; invites participation.
• Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education

Certified Activity Director training (state-approved)

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

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Description 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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Description 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.

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.

Oaks of Longview (formerly Havencare) 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.