Geriatric Activities Director - Wellness & Engagement

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Activities Director to lead and coordinate the facility's activity program for adults and geriatric residents. You will design, implement, and assess activities that promote engagement and well-being, while collaborating with the administrator, medical director, and care teams.

You will ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines and RAI requirements, document participation daily, and help plan resident and family council activities, striving to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Project Search graduate.
• Experience with activity programming for adult/geriatric populations preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate activity programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Medicare guidelines and RAI documentation.
• Ability to assist with ADL and patient transportation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate the Activity Program services facility-wide and for individuals.
• Oversee luncheon dining room activities.
• Assist with patient ADLs and transportation as needed.
• Complete the activity component of the RAI at admission and intervals.
• Document patient needs and participation per Medicare guidelines.
• Contribute to Care Plan Team meetings and ensure activity elements are in care plans.
• Organize resident and family councils for support and education.
• Maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Typing

Computer skills

Reading & writing

Organization

Prioritization

Interviewing & hiring

Interpersonal skills

Professional conduct

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Project Search graduate

Tools

Excel

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Activities Director to lead and coordinate the facility's activity program for adults and geriatric residents. You will design, implement, and assess activities that promote engagement and well-being, while collaborating with the administrator, medical director, and care teams.

You will ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines and RAI requirements, document participation daily, and help plan resident and family council activities, striving to