Activity Director-Certified

Oasis Senior Care; Quinlan (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Oasis Senior Care seeks a dedicated Activities Director to plan and implement a comprehensive activity program that supports residents’ social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical well-being. The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams to align with resident care plans.

Requirements include certified Activity Director status or licensure, a bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related field, and 1 year in long-term care plus 2 years in social/recreational programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related field is required.
• Certification as an Activity Director or licensed/registered status is required.
• Experience in long-term care and in social/recreational programs is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers activity/recreational programming to promote resident engagement.
• Completes admissions-specific activity sections and attends Care Plan Meetings.
• Maintains monthly activity calendars and updates community on programs.
• Identifies resident activity preferences and documents activity participation.
• Plans community activities involving staff, families and residents.
• Ensures physician approval and maintains safety and consent records.

Skills

Planning & Organization

Program Development

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area

Licensed or registered Activity Director (national or state)

Job description

Healthcare, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

Job Description

We are looking for a fun and energetic Activities Director who will be 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

• 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 as an Activity Director in long term care.
• Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was fulltime in a resident activities program in a health care setting.

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 record; 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 develop 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.

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