Activity Director

About This Role

Direct and manage the Activity Department at Arbor Hills, a skilled nursing facility, ensuring all activity programs meet federal, state, and local standards and cater to the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct facility activity programs
• Assist in developing, administering, and coordinating department policies and procedures
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations and professional standards of practice
• Review department policies and procedures annually and recommend changes
• Develop and implement policies for identifying medically related activity needs of residents
• Participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident/family needs
• Participate in discharge planning and the development/implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments
• Perform administrative requirements including completing necessary forms and reports

Requirements

• Two (2) years of college
• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional licensed by the state
• Two (2) years of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years
• One (1) year full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting
• Qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant
• Completed a training course approved by the state
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Knowledgeable of regulations governing activity services in nursing care facilities
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age-related needs of residents

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college, degree preferred
• 2+ years in a social or recreation program within the last five years, with at least one year full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting

Benefits

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