Resident Activities Director:Creative & Therapeutic Programs

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley; Walkersville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley is seeking an Activities Director to lead and enhance residents' social, recreational, and therapeutic activities. You will plan, supervise, and evaluate programs designed to meet residents' psychosocial needs while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

This role requires licensing or certification as applicable, or substantial experience in therapeutic recreation or activities programs, with a focus on tailor-made activities that promote

Qualifications

• Need licensed or registered activities professional by the state, where applicable.
• Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body after Oct 1, 1990.
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one year full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or qualified occupational therapist or assistant; or completed a state-approved training course.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program designed to meet the social, psychosocial and therapeutic needs of the resident.
• Contribute to and/or direct the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches matched to residents' skills and interests, in compliance with Federal and State regulations.
• Schedule activities for individuals and groups; implement recreational, educational, cultural and arts/ crafts programs; monitor and adjust programs based on resident response.
• Ensure scheduled program activities are carried out seven days per week.
• Offer residents at least one cognitive activity, two recreational activities and three ADL activities daily; tailor activities to individual requirements; plan at least one individual activity daily for those unable to participate in groups.
• Oversee transportation of residents to social activities.

Skills

Licensed/Registered professional

Therapeutic recreation specialist

Social/recreational program experience

OT/OTA qualification

State-approved training course

Education

State-approved training course

Job description

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley is seeking an Activities Director to lead and enhance residents' social, recreational, and therapeutic activities. You will plan, supervise, and evaluate programs designed to meet residents' psychosocial needs while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

This role requires licensing or certification as applicable, or substantial experience in therapeutic recreation or activities programs, with a focus on tailor-made activities that promote