Activities Director

Job Summary:

Golden San Andreas Care Center in is seeking a Activities Director to supervise and provide activity programs appropriate to meet the physical, social, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and recreational needs and interests of each patient/resident. Works with all disciplines to assist the patient/resident in reaching their highest level of independence. Plans and monitors leisure activities for recreation and therapeutic purposes, designed to enhance the quality of life of each patient/resident as well as maintain an open working relationship with the patient/resident’s family or guardian.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the activity program.
• Assesses individual/group resident/patient needs and develops related meaningful morning, afternoon, evening and special programs.
• Establishes and maintains good public relations and rapport with community groups, in order to provide outside activities and special projects for patient/residents, (i.e. church services, special concerts, school group visits, etc.)
• Documents in patient/resident’s medical record as appropriate. Charts patient/resident’s attitude, participation level, etc.
• Attends patient/resident care conferences, updates activity care plans with progress notes, goals and treatment plans.
• Confers with and reports to Administrator on a regular basis or as particular situations require.
• Prepares and plans department budget for equipment, supplies, programs and labor and submits to Administrator for review, recommendation and approval. Seeks methods to control costs.
• Supervises Activity Assistant.
• Knows Resident Rights. Reports resident complaints to management.
• Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to Facility Privacy Designee
  
  
  

Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements:

• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed or registered, as required, by the State and is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.
• Has 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting.
• Valid driver’s license, and access to a private vehicle for business use may be required.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to follow directions and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.
  
  
  

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
  
  
  

Golden San Andreas Care Center

900 Mountain Rd, San Andreas, CA 95249, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.