Activity Director

Riverbank Post Acute; Riverbank (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Accident Insurance

Hospitalization plans

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Orientation and training programs

Job summary

Riverbank Post Acute invites applications for an Activity Director to lead a therapeutic activity program for residents. You will design and supervise activity initiatives, coordinate with nursing and care teams, and ensure activities promote physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Responsibilities include planning calendars, supervising staff, and coordinating care plans with the admin team. Requires a Bachelor’s in Recreation Therapy or related field and at least two years in program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in program development or recreational therapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement activity programs tailored to resident needs and interests.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Schedule and lead individual, group, and bedside activities across multiple locations and times.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality assurance through regular rounds and staff supervision.
• Hire, train, and manage activity staff and volunteers to support resident well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Riverbank Post Acute is a 99-bed Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility and is one of the newest additions to the American Specialty Management group based in Modesto, California.

WHY JOIN US?

Riverbank Post-Acute offers more than just exceptional medical care; it provides a supportive and compassionate environment that promotes a holistic environment. Our commitment extends beyond physical well-being – we understand the emotional and psychological aspects, and our dedicated team is here to provide the encouragement and guidance you need during this journey.

Position Overview:

The Activity Director assumes administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the provision of a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the interests and enhance the functional abilities and self-esteem of each resident. Manages assistants to provide activities according to the facility policies and consistent with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable. In collaboration with the Nursing Home Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social well being .

• Conducts assessments and gathers information to design activities program that meets the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.
• Works cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Attends care plan conferences.
• Develops and provides individual, group and bedside activities for residents that reflect interests of residents, are offered at hours convenient to residents (morning, afternoon, evening, weekend), that appeal to all age groups, both men and women, take place in a variety of locations and include special and seasonal events. Develops and posts monthly activities calendar.
• Provides structured activities to meet the needs of cognitively impaired residents such as music events, gross motor games or outdoor walks. Seeks ways to adapt activities so that all residents can participate such as segmenting activities into simple steps, providing verbal prompts, physical support, demonstration and hand-over-hand assistance when the resident is unable to complete a task independently.
• Performs quality assessment and assurance functions, including daily regulatory compliance rounds, observation of activities in progress on units, record reviews and interviews with staff members, residents, families and Administration. Identifies problems in activity staff performance and institutes corrective action.
• Hires and retains qualified competent activity staff and volunteers to provide therapeutic activities to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social wellbeing.
• Conducts interviews, provides regular performance reviews, takes appropriate job actions, reviews job actions taken by subordinates to assure that staff meet qualification and performance standards and can perform all essential functions of the job.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in program development or recreational therapy, preferably in a skilled nursing facility, senior living, or healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect effectively with residents and their families.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.