Activity Director

Axiom Care; West Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Care in West Frankfort, IL seeks an Activity Director to design and oversee activities that support residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being. You will plan a monthly calendar, lead group activities, coordinate volunteers, and work with care teams to meet written care plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, completion of an Activity Director training, at least two years in social or recreational programs, and strong verbal and written communication skills to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Training course for Activity Directors.
• 2 years minimum experience in a social or recreational program.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan activities including group social activities and arts, crafts, music, drama and educational programs.
• Prepare, plan and coordinate a monthly calendar of activities.
• Oversee of Activity Aides; train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate.
• Assess resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and document appropriately.
• Review resident goals and progress notes; document MDS reports and progress notes.
• Participate with the Administrator in developing the activity budget, including sourcing funds creatively.
• Foster relationships with family members and community partners to support the Activity department.
• Attend care plan meetings, QAPI, and department head meetings as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Activity Director

SUMMARY:

The Activity Director provides ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being of each resident.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and plan activities including, but not limited to:
  • Group social activities
  • Spiritual programs and attendance at houses of worship
  • Provide opportunities for resident involvement in planning and implementation of activities
  • Creative Activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama and educational programs
  • Exercise activities
  • Promotion of facility and community interaction
• Prepare, plan and coordinate a monthly calendar of activities
• Oversight of Activity Aides
• Train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate
• Assess resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and document appropriately
• Review resident goals and progress notes
• Properly document MDS reports and progress notes
• Participate with the Administrator in developing the activity budget, including creatively sourcing funds
• Foster relationships of family members and community partners that may assist in supporting the Activity department
• Attend care plan meetings, QAPI, and department head meetings as necessary
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of a training course for Activity Directors
• 2 years minimum of experience in a social or recreational program
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills