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Providing and encouraging resident(s) to participate in activities that stimulate and promote resident interest, communication, and general well being.
Coordinating the activity program with volunteers and other groups, taking into account already established routines in order to fit the activity program into the facility's overall pattern.
Planning special events, parties, entertainment, games, and crafts; encourages residents to assist as appropriate.
Maintaining a pleasant and cheerful nursing home environment by helping with seasonal decorations, decorate bulletin boards, and assist residents in displaying personal items in their rooms.
Assisting in finding methods to motivate residents to take an interest in life and the community.
Supervising the overall activity programs, providing special attention to residents in the group that need it.
Seeing that the activity area is in good order before and after each activity.
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Medicalodges, Inc.
Activity Director
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What they do
An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.
$47,294 / year median in Kansas
+12% projected growth
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Job Summary:
Motivate residents to participate in recreational activities to promote activity of mind and body and encourage a feeling of well being and worth.Job Responsibilities:
Assessing residents to determine activities that are appropriate for their needs and interest.Providing and encouraging resident(s) to participate in activities that stimulate and promote resident interest, communication, and general well being.
Coordinating the activity program with volunteers and other groups, taking into account already established routines in order to fit the activity program into the facility's overall pattern.
Planning special events, parties, entertainment, games, and crafts; encourages residents to assist as appropriate.
Maintaining a pleasant and cheerful nursing home environment by helping with seasonal decorations, decorate bulletin boards, and assist residents in displaying personal items in their rooms.
Assisting in finding methods to motivate residents to take an interest in life and the community.
Supervising the overall activity programs, providing special attention to residents in the group that need it.
Seeing that the activity area is in good order before and after each activity.