Activity Director (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)

Longwood Manor Convalescent Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Longwood Manor Convalescent Hospital in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Activities Director to plan, coordinate, and implement therapeutic activity programs for residents. The role focuses on creating a safe, happy environment, participating in community events, and fostering social engagement to enhance quality of life.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year as an Activities Director, CPR/BLS certification, and experience in long-term care.

Qualificações

• Proven work experience as an Activity Director (1+ year).
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including boosters.
• Valid CPR/BLS Certification.
• Previous experience in a skilled-nursing/long-term care setting.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Establishes and maintains an effective room visit program, with documentation as needed.
• Maintains a room visit cart with activity equipment and supplies.
• Ensures monthly, seasonal, and holiday events are reflected in decorations, newsletters, calendars, announcements, etc.
• Sets up and removes event materials in a timely manner.
• Interviews residents and families to tailor meaningful activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Activity director

CPR/BLS

Patient rapport

Fast-paced

Descrição da vaga

Activity Director (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)

Location

Department

Activities

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Shifts Hiring

AM Shift

Pay Grade

$23 - $28 / hour

We are seeking an Experienced Activities Director to Join our Team! The ideal Activities Director must be experienced in planning, coordinating, conducting and implementing a therapeutic activity program to meet both group and individual patient’s needs and interests. Including Providing a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment for residents. This will primarily include serving an active role in planning and participating in outside activities, assists with monthly resident council meetings, adapts recreation programs and regulates content of programs to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents and the facility, directs and organizes activities to assist residents to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in-group activities.

We are a skilled nursing facility committed to a team culture where employees come first and feel inspired and motivated to do their best each day!

Activities Director Requirements:

• Proven work experience as an Activity Director required (at least 1 year)
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including booster shot(s)
• Valid CPR/BLS Certification
• Previous experience in a skilled-nursing/long-term care setting
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Primary Activities Director Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains an effective room visit program, with documentation as needed
• Maintains a room visit cart with a wide range of activity equipment and supplies
• Assures facility reflects appropriate monthly, seasonal, and holiday events by providing decorations, newsletters, calendars, announcements, etc. to promote the residents' quality of life. Set up and removal of such items must be done in a timely manner
• Assigns activities and document on MDS's, care plans, and quarterly notes, in preparation for Resident Care Plan conference reviews
• Interviews and evaluates each resident, as well as family, friends, or responsible party, to determine his/her background, interests, abilities, physical limitations and needs for the purpose of planning and implementing a meaningful program
• Other duties may be assisgned

Pay Scale:

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.

This company is an Equal Opportunity / Affir

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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