Activities Director (CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO)

Brookside Inn, a privately owned skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Castle Rock, is seeking a compassionate and conscientious full-time Activities Director to join our team of qualified individuals. We are looking for a professional who is committed to the highest standards of integrity, quality care, and respect for our residents.

Rate of Pay

$46,000-$60,000 annually depending on experience

Benefits

• $0 premiums for Health insurance, dental, and vision offered for employee & employee’s children!
• Free life insurance policy, 401K after 90 days of employment
• Paid time off, sick time, and optional life benefits & A&D insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Current activity professional certificate or current unencumbered Colorado Occupational Therapy license or current unencumbered Colorado Occupational Therapy Assistant license, or a Therapeutic Recreation Certification having at least one year of experience in providing activity programming in a nursing care facility.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, staff, and the general public
• Must be willing to undergo a criminal background check
• Positive attitude and resourceful
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess each resident’s activity needs.
• Plan, schedule and implement a program of individual and group activities based on residents’ schedule.
• Determine the resources needed to each resident’s activity needs and obtain approval to obtain necessary items from the Administrator.
• Assess and complete the sections of the Minimum Data Set assigned completely, timely, and accurately.
• Gather data and document required ancillary assessments including but not limited to resident assessment protocol summary documentation.
• Identify and document in the resident’s care plan, the activity interests, needs, and concerns of the resident.
• Document all interaction with resident and/or family in the assessment, care plan and progress notes as required by federal and state requirements.
• Plan and conduct Residents’ Council meetings.
• Plan and implement evening and weekend functions as necessary.
• Recruit, schedule and supervise assistants and volunteers.
• Organize and schedule community events related to residents’ interests.
• Maintain and activity attendance record for each resident.
• Supervise activities assistants, complete staff schedules to ensure proper coverage, complete annual evaluations, and other supervisory responsibilities.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under Director’s supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.