Resident Activity & Wellness Director

Riverbank-Post-Acute; Riverbank (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Accident Insurance

Hospitalization plans

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Riverbank Post Acute is seeking an Activity Director to oversee a program of therapeutic activities that meet residents’ interests and support their wellbeing. You will supervise activity staff and collaborate with the Nursing Home Administrator to allocate resources effectively.

Responsibilities include assessing resident needs, designing and leading activities, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining a monthly activities calendar that offers varied, inclusive activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in program development or recreational therapy, preferably in a skilled nursing facility, senior living, or healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect effectively with residents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and gathers information to design activities program that meets the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.
• Works cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Attends care plan conferences.
• Develops and provides individual, group and bedside activities for residents that reflect interests of residents, are offered at hours convenient to residents, that appeal to all age groups, and include seasonal events.
• Performs quality assessment and assurance functions, including daily regulatory compliance rounds, observation of activities in progress, record reviews and interviews with staff, residents and families.
• Hires and retains qualified activity staff and volunteers to provide therapeutic activities to attain or maintain wellbeing.
• Conducts interviews and performance reviews; ensures staff meet qualification and performance standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related field

Job description

Riverbank Post Acute is seeking an Activity Director to oversee a program of therapeutic activities that meet residents’ interests and support their wellbeing. You will supervise activity staff and collaborate with the Nursing Home Administrator to allocate resources effectively.

Responsibilities include assessing resident needs, designing and leading activities, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining a monthly activities calendar that offers varied, inclusive activities.