Activity Director

Sweetwater Care; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Salina, KS is seeking an experienced Activity Director to plan, organize, and implement comprehensive activity programs for residents per their care plans.

The role emphasizes developing individualized activity plans, coordinating assessments, and promoting resident engagement through group and solo leisure activities. A CNAs certification or willingness to obtain one is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior experience working at a SNF facility.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area; must be licensed or registered.
• Two years of experience preferred in social/recreational programs in health care.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers activity/recreational programming to promote residents' engagement.
• Completes routine assessments and participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings.
• Conducts admissions interviews and documents activity sections of MDS.
• Prepares monthly activity calendars and posts them.
• Identifies resident preferences and health issues affecting activity participation.
• Develops individualized care plans based on resident needs and preferences.
• Promotes group and individual leisure activities with residents, families, and staff.
• Secures physician approval for activity participation and maintains safety lists.
• Responsibilities may change with notice.

Skills

Activity planning

Communication

MDS knowledge

Care plan coordination

Resident engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy

Certified Activity Director

State license/registration

CNA certification or willingness

Tools

MDS tools

CAA documentation

Job 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

• At least 1 year of prior experience working at a SNF Facility.
• 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 preferred as an Activity Director in long-term care.
• Two years of experience preferred, conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting.
• Currently a Certified Nurse Assistant or willing to obtain certification

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 records; 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 develops 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.