Blossom Care Center is a Skilled Nursing Facility searching for an Activities Director!
Job Duties:
Plan, create, and implement meaningful and engaging facility activities for the residents Design programs to encourage socialization, entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, as well as improve daily living skills Create systems to ensure that residents and families are informed about activities in the facility Engage in one-on-one visits, care plan meetings, and assessments as needed Keep accurate records of activities, attendance, and calendars Recruit, organize, coordinate volunteers for activities Create, implement, and supervise processes to conduct meetings with residents and/or families as needed Implement hobbies, arts and crafts, and other activities with appropriate material to engage residents Plan and arrange transportation for activities to other locales as necessary Maintain up-to-date notes relating to activities provided to residents Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents and interact with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed Maintain a good relationship built on communication and teamwork with members from other departments within the facility to promote activities Oversee the work of Activities Assistant(s) to accomplish the responsibilities of this position Regularly meets with Activities Assistant(s) to review activities and progress as well as plan future activities Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures Required Education and Experience High school diploma or GED Minimum 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional who is licensed and registered by the State Certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body Current first aid and CPR certification Supervisory Responsibility The Activities Director provides oversight to the Activities Assistant(s). The position also requires communication with and oversight of nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and programs are implemented correctly. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. Although this is generally a Monday through Friday position, there will be scheduled times of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored. Work Environment and Physical Demands This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and lift as necessary. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Signature Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions of the position.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
