What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Creekside Health and Rehabilitation?
Overview
Activities Director Primary Responsibilities
The Activities Director is responsible for planning, directing and implementing appropriate resident activity programs, using the philosophy and policies of the facility and staying consistent with State and Federal regulatory requirements.
As an Activity Director in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:
- Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
- $1,000 new employee referral program
- Paid life insurance
- 401k opportunities after your first year
- DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year
- Quarterly Education Bonus Program
Responsibilities
Activities Director Essential Functions
- Activities Director will develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests
- Activities Director will perform initial and on-going assessment of each resident’s backgrounds, activity interests, abilities physical limitations and needs for meaningful activity programs
- Assist in the development of a written plan of care for each resident as it pertains to activity needs
- Document activity plans and progress notes as required by the facility and maintaining all activity records in compliance with facility, state and local regulatory agencies
- Assuring the residents requiring one-on-one intervention receive timely and appropriate activity programs
- Involve residents, their families and the community in the facility’s activities to ensure quality programs
- Develop special activities, displaying themes and decorations for holidays, birthdays and seasons
- Developing and maintaining a facility newsletter
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Administrator
Qualifications
Activities Director Qualifications
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
- Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel
- Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices
- Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
- The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA
- Graduate of a state approved Activity Director course preferred, but not required
- At least two years previous experience working in long-term care preferred but not required
Salary : $1,000 - $5,000
