Activity Director Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Activity Director 1.8 1.8 out of 5 stars 6517 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606

Education & Certification:

Must have (or be in process of having) a state-approved Activities or Recreational Certification. Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy or related area is preferred.

Skills & Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language; must be patient, friendly, courteous and respectful to residents in any situation, including difficult ones; must be able to make independent decisions when necessary; must have the ability to follow activity program guidelines as outlined by the facility; must be able to move frequently throughout the workday; must be licensed to drive within the current state and have a clean driving record; must be able to lift 40 lbs floor to waist; lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 40 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs.

Experience:

Minimum of two years experience with geriatrics is required; supervision and program development experience preferred.

Competencies of Position:

Professionalism:

Reports to work on time and as scheduled; works in unison with all staff; displays a willingness to help others; embraces constructive criticism; presents a friendly and professional attitude.

Resident Rights:

Promptly reports resident grievances to supervisors; treats all resident care information with confidentiality; continuously monitors assigned areas to ensure residents are treated fairly and with dignity and respect at all times.

Organizational and Communication Skills:

Ability to multi-task and is detail-oriented; possesses the ability to effectively prioritize matters promptly and appropriately; understands the importance of follow-up; builds rapport with residents and families through listening attentively and effectively following up; able to effectively communicate individually or as a group. Essential Job Duties Understands the needs and preferences of all residents and builds an activities program that promotes the spiritual, physical, social and intelligential needs of each resident. Recruits, selects and orients qualified team members and volunteers for the Activities Department. Provides expectations and monitors performance of Activities Department staff and volunteers. Provides overall supervision of the Activities Department and provides guidance to the activities staff and volunteers. Oversees the planning, development, organization and delivery of quality activity programs within the facility (including the Volunteer Program). Assesses residents and completes necessary MDS and care plan activities. Monitors resident behaviors, mental status and involvement in resident activities. Documents resident progress, behavior, mood, etc., timely and accurately in charts. Oversees the development of resident activity plans based on individual care plans. Ensures that activity programs fit the individual interests and needs of the residents; encourages arts, crafts and music participation. Invites and escorts residents to and from activities and events. Manages Activities budget and control expenses in accordance with facility guideline

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.28 – $22.62 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Evenings as needed Holidays Monday to Friday Nights as needed Rotating weekends Weekends as needed

Experience:

Activities :

5 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Gainesville, FL 32606 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Gainesville, FL 32606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person