Therapeutic Activities Director

Centinela Assisted Living Centre; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Centinela Assisted Living Centre in California seeks an Activity Director to plan and lead therapeutic activities for Residents. The role includes assessments, care plan development, and coordinating the activity program while ensuring required documentation and compliance.

The position involves supervising staff, coordinating volunteers, and participating in care planning meetings, with a focus on resident well-being and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area or equivalent.
• Licensed or registered either nationally or by the state where practicing.
• Two years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one year full-time in therapeutic activities.
• Qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
• Successfully complete a state-approved training course.
• Written and verbal English communication skills required for business.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements therapeutic and purposeful activities for all Residents in line with regulations.
• Completes comprehensive assessments of Residents’ past and present leisure interests and needs.
• Develops care plans based on assessed interests, adapted to functioning.
• Attends care plan and IDT meetings as needed.
• Maintains progress notes in health records with quarterly updates.
• Completes M.D.S. and annual assessments in a timely manner.
• Directs the Activity Program and supervises Residents during programs.
• Provides assistance to Residents in personalizing their rooms.
• Maintains attendance records, seasonal decor and inventories.
• Participates in meetings, trainings and promotional plans.
• Coordinates volunteer program including recruitment, screening, and training.
• Implements Because We Care Program.
• Meets department goals through staff assignments and performance coaching.
• Evaluates quality and quantity of services delivered by staff.

Skills

Written English communication

Verbal English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or related area

Licensed or registered (national or state)

2 years experience in social/recreational program

Qualified OT/OTA or state-approved training

State-approved training completion

Job description

Centinela Assisted Living Centre in California seeks an Activity Director to plan and lead therapeutic activities for Residents. The role includes assessments, care plan development, and coordinating the activity program while ensuring required documentation and compliance.

The position involves supervising staff, coordinating volunteers, and participating in care planning meetings, with a focus on resident well-being and engagement.