Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Satisfactory completion of a training course for activity directors approved by the

Department of Health and Hospitals (able and willing to provide documented evidence)

Personal Characteristics

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of effective problem resolution skills
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Resourcefulness and creativity with resources (financial and material)
• Willingness to consider the advice and opinions of others
• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences
• Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings
• Ability to set and achieve goals
• Ability to be organized and efficient.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to train and motivate others
• Ability and willingness to act as a role model in conduct and appearance
• Basic computer skills

Job Duties

Are as follows but not limited to;

• Provide an activities program on a daily basis including evenings and weekends.
• Provide a plan of activities appropriate to the needs of the residents that includes, but is not limited to;
• Group social activities.
• Indoor and outdoor activities, which may include daily walks.
• Activities away from the facility.
• Spiritual programs and attendance at houses of worship.
• Opportunity for resident involvement in planning and implementation of the activities program.
• Creative activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama, educational programs
• Exercise activities
• One to one attention
• Promotion of facility / community interaction
• Assure that at least thirty (30) minutes of staff time is provided per resident per week for activities duties.
• Prepare a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors.
• Coordinate the activities program with other services in the facility.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate.
• Assess resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
• Review goals and progress notes.
• Properly document MDS reports and progress notes.
• Obtain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.
• Participate with the administrator in developing a budget.
• Foster family and community support of the activity program (e. g., through newsletters, networking, activities which bring family members or members of the community into the facility, etc.
• Contribute to facility efforts to maintain and /or improve quality of care through participation in the following:
• Attend Care Plan meetings.
• Serve as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
• Serve as a member of the Behavior Management Committee.
• Attend Department Head Meetings.
• Server as a member of the Weight Management Committee.
• Attend mandatory In-service

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• New Orleans, LA 70119: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person