Job description

JOB TITLE: Activity Director

DEPARTMENT: Activities

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

Summary

Responsible to ensure the development, organization and coordination of living center and community resources to provide comprehensive Activity Services and programs that meet the needs and interests of each resident.

Essential job duties and responsibilities

• Interview and assess all residents prior to the initial Care Plan Conference; document this information in the medical record, develop an individual recreation plan based on the assessment and participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings

• Update assessments and plans as needed and required by state or federal regulations

• Develop monthly recreation program calendars that reflect and meet the needs of facility residents

• Communicate facility programs to residents, staff, family and volunteers

• Manage facility Volunteer Program

• Maintain departmental documentation that reflects services provided and resident progress towards goals

• In coordination with social services facilitate the residents in the organization and continued development of a Resident's Council

• Make job assignments and set priorities

• Serve as member of QAA committee

CODE OF CONDUCT

Must adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy including documentation and reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• As required by state, currently licensed or registered in state of practice as Activities Director, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist

(OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA),

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum two (2) years experience in social or recreational program within the last five (5) years

• Minimum one (1) year full-time experience in health care activities program

• Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, preferred

• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information

• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels

Physical and Sensory. Requirements (With or Without the Aide of Mechanical Devices ): Walking/mobility, reaching, bending, lifting, transferring and repositioning residents, grasping, pushing and pulling, fine hand coordination; ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures; ability to hear and respond to pages; ability to read and write; ability to understand and apply training and in-service education; ability to instruct other staff in training education and staff meetings; ability to communicate with residents and others; and ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Neligh, NE 68756: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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