Resident Life & Activity Director

OPCO Skilled Management; Aztec (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management seeks an experienced Activity Director to plan and implement programs meeting the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs of residents in a long‑term care setting.

You will develop individualized activity plans, complete MDS sections, and participate in Care Plan meetings to promote resident engagement and quality of life. A state‑approved training and licensure are required, with prior experience in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director and completion of a state approved Activity Director training course.
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area; should be licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing.
• One‑year experience as an Activity Director in long term care.
• Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was fulltime in a resident activities program in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers activity/recreational programming to promote the resident’s opportunities for engaging in normal life.
• Completes the “Preferences for Routine and Activities” section of the Minimal Data Set, the CAA when triggered, the Company Recreation/Activity Evaluation within five (5) business days of admission; Attends and participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings.
• Conducts admissions interviews, documentation, completes the activities section of the MDS assessment tool, and writes the corresponding CAA and care plans.
• Completes a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center.
• Identifies activity preferences and current activity pursuits from interviews and clinical record; Identifies health issues that result in reduced activity participation; Documents findings including source if applicable.
• Completes standardized assessment data for each resident at regular intervals and develop an individualized plan of care based on the identified needs, strengths, and preferences of the resident.
• Implements strategies to assist residents with increasing their involvement in activities that are appropriate to functional or situational limitations.
• Plans community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and residents.
• Assures physician’s approval for involvement in activity/recreational programs; Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Provides residents with opportunities and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits (i.e. arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities) based upon individual interests and needs. Invites/encourages residents’ participation.
• Responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Certified Activity Director

State-Approved training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area

Licensed or registered (state or national)

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management seeks an experienced Activity Director to plan and implement programs meeting the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs of residents in a long‑term care setting.

You will develop individualized activity plans, complete MDS sections, and participate in Care Plan meetings to promote resident engagement and quality of life. A state‑approved training and licensure are required, with prior experience in healthcare settings.