Life Enrichment Director

Castle Healthcare; Waldron (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Healthcare in Waldron, Indiana seeks an Activity Director to create and oversee programs that meet residents' physical, mental and social well-being as outlined by assessments.

You will develop monthly calendars, manage Activity Aides, train volunteers, and collaborate with families and community partners to support activities and care plans, while ensuring documentation of progress notes and MDS where applicable.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Training course for Activity Directors

Job description

Castle Healthcare in Waldron, Indiana seeks an Activity Director to create and oversee programs that meet residents' physical, mental and social well-being as outlined by assessments.

You will develop monthly calendars, manage Activity Aides, train volunteers, and collaborate with families and community partners to support activities and care plans, while ensuring documentation of progress notes and MDS where applicable.