CNA-Licensed Geriatric Activities Director

Life Care Centers of America; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Activities Director (Non Recreation Therapist) to plan, organize, and direct quality activities for patients across recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in a post-acute care facility.

The role requires a state-approved activity training and two years of experience in a health care related social recreation program; geriatrics experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a social recreation program within the last five years, including full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
• Completed State approved activity training.
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Make daily rounds to ensure activities team meets standards and patient needs are met.
• Chart patient progress and behavior descriptively.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Manage budget and provide excellent customer service to patients.

Skills

Independent decision making

Education

State-approved activity training

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Activities Director (Non Recreation Therapist) to plan, organize, and direct quality activities for patients across recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in a post-acute care facility.

The role requires a state-approved activity training and two years of experience in a health care related social recreation program; geriatrics experience is preferred.