Senior Living Activities Director

Sweetwater Care; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Buckeye Commons Care & Rehabilitation in Kent, OH is seeking an Activities Director to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive program of social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational, and physical activities for residents.

The successful candidate will bring required SNF experience, certification, and a Bachelor's in recreation therapy, with strong assessment and collaboration skills to enhance resident well-being and quality of life.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior experience working at a SNF facility.
• Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director; completion of a state-approved Activity Director training course.
• Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or related area.
• 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 full-time in a resident activities program in a healthcare setting.
• Currently licensed as a Certified Nurse's Assistant or willing to obtain license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver activity/recreational programming to promote residents' opportunities for engaging in normal life.
• Complete the 'Preferences for Routine and Activities' section of the Minimal Data Set, the CAA when triggered, and the Company Recreation/Activity Evaluation within five business days of admission.
• Conduct admissions interviews, documentation, and complete the activities section of the MDS assessment tool.
• Identify activity preferences and current activity pursuits from interviews and clinical records, and document findings.
• Complete 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.
• Implement strategies to assist residents with increasing their involvement in activities that are appropriate to functional or situational limitations.
• Plan community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families, and residents.
• Assure physician's approval for involvement in activity/recreational programs and maintain precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Provide residents with opportunities and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits based upon individual interests and needs.

Skills

Program development

Assessment & care planning

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy

Certified Activity Director accreditation

Licensed CNA (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Buckeye Commons Care & Rehabilitation in Kent, OH is seeking an Activities Director to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive program of social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational, and physical activities for residents.

The successful candidate will bring required SNF experience, certification, and a Bachelor's in recreation therapy, with strong assessment and collaboration skills to enhance resident well-being and quality of life.