What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Falls Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Activities Director – Full time
Falls Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is looking to employ professional employees. Resident care, comfort and security are our top priorities and must be embodied in our employees.
Job description:
The ideal candidate is patient, kind, organized and energetic. The Activities Director should be encouraging to residents so they want to attend activities but will also need to be respectful of their right to decline. You may be asked to help in other areas of the building as needed for the optimal performance of your building/department and the well-being of our residents.
Essential job functions:
- Staff the activities department including scheduling, adhering to budgeted hours, adhering to departmental budget.
- Plan, schedule and implement a program of individual and group activities based on residents’ needs and interests.
- Ensure that all residents are properly interviewed and assessed prior to the initial resident care conference and include assessment information in the medical record.
- Identify and documents in the resident’s care plan the activity interests, needs and problems of the residents. Update the MDS assessment and care plan as needed and according to regulations.
- Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team attending all resident care conferences and integrating the recreation plan as part of the total resident plan of care.
- Maintain departmental documentation that reflects services provided and resident progress towards goals including progress notes, participation records, one-to-one records, etc.
- Plan and coordinate weekend and evening activities as needed per resident interest.
Job qualifications:
Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person