Activity Director

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Texas is seeking an Activity Director to oversee the resident activity program, plan engaging events, and ensure proper documentation. You will organize individual and group activities, tailor plans to resident needs, and collaborate with the management team to maintain high-quality activity services.

The role includes completing MDS section E on time, developing care plan components from assessments, preparing calendars and newsletters, coordinating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent as a baseline requirement.
• Bachelor's degree plus one year of relevant experience working with elderly or disabled in human services.
• 60 semester hours plus two years of relevant experience in human services.
• Completed activities director course with two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize individual and group activities based on resident needs.
• Maintain documentation for the activity program.
• Complete MDS Section E accurately and on time.
• Develop the activities component of the Comprehensive Care Plan from assessments.
• Prepare monthly calendar and post in accessible areas for residents.
• Coordinate a minimum of two off-site activities per month.
• Participate in community events related to facility interests.
• Recruit, orient, and supervise volunteers for the facility.
• Participate in facility QA meetings and Monthly QA reports.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree + 1 Year Relevant Experience

60 Semester Hours + 2 Years Relevant Experience

Activities Director Course + 2 Years Relevant Experience

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Activity Director will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the resident’s activity program and the maintenance of necessary documentation.Essential FunctionsOrganize both individual and group activities based on the needs of the residentsEnsure that multiple activities are occurring for both high and low functioning residentsComplete section E of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) timely and accuratelyDevelop the activities component of the Comprehensive Care Plan from the completed activity assessmentComplete an annual assessment for each resident on the activities component of the Resident AssessmentProvide activities for residents that are bedfast and/or unable to participate in group activities (one to one) and documents in the appropriate recordPrepare monthly calendar and post in an area that is accessible and highly visible and frequented by residents and visitors. Calendar should also be provided to each resident and posted in roomPrepare the facility newsletterCoordinate a minimum of two off-site activities per monthParticipate in community events related to the interest of the facility and arrange for use of community facilitiesCollaborates with Corporate Events/Activities Coordinator in organizing various employee and non-employee events for the facility.Recruits, orients, and supervises the volunteer program of the facilityParticipate in facility QA meetings and complete Monthly QA reportsEducational/Training RequirementsA. Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, an activities director must havegraduated from a high school or have a certificate recognized by a state of the UnitedStates as the equivalent of a high-school diploma and have:B. • a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, and one year of full-timeexperience working with elderly people or people with disabilities in a human service ormedically related program;C. • 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university, and two years of full-timeexperience working with elderly people or people with disabilities in a human service ormedically related program; orD. • completed an activities director's course, and two years of full-time experience workingwith elderly people or people with disabilities in a human service or medically relatedprogram.Job DescriptionJob Title: Activity Director Reports to (Title): AdministratorDepartment:Location:Salary Range: Activities Supervises:FLSA Classification:Version: 2 Activity AidePrimary ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Action Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbs XLifting - 25-50 lbs XLifting - 50+ lbs XCarrying - 1-25 lbs XCarrying - 25-50 lbs XCarrying - 50+ lbs XPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs XSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs XStanding XSitting XWalking XSpeaking XDriving XBalancing/Climbing XStooping/Kneeling XCrouching/Crawling XReaching XHearing/Listening XSeeing XTurning/Twisting/Leaning XRegency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.