Senior Living Activity Director: Engaging Resident Programs

Fairweather, LLC; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairweather, LLC in Great Falls, MT is seeking an Activities Director to plan and implement a comprehensive activity program that meets residents' social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical needs in line with the care plan.

You will lead recreational programs, complete data entries (MDS/CAC), attend care plan meetings, and coordinate community activities with staff, families and the wider community.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior experience working at a SNF Facility.
• Certification as a Certified Activity Director; 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.
• Currently Licensed as a Certified Nurses Assistant or willing to obtain license

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

SNF experience

Certified Activity Director

Recreation therapy degree

Licensed CNA candidate

Long-term care leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related field

National/state licensure

Job description

Fairweather, LLC in Great Falls, MT is seeking an Activities Director to plan and implement a comprehensive activity program that meets residents' social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical needs in line with the care plan.

You will lead recreational programs, complete data entries (MDS/CAC), attend care plan meetings, and coordinate community activities with staff, families and the wider community.