Activity Director
McCormick's Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Indiana, PA, United States
SUMMARY:
The Activity Director provides ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and plan activities including, but not limited to:
- Group social activities.
- Spiritual programs and attendance at houses of worship.
- Provide opportunities for resident involvement in planning and implementation of activities.
- Creative Activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama and educational programs.
- Exercise activities.
- Promotion of facility and community interaction.
- Prepare, plan and coordinate a monthly calendar of activities.
- Oversight of Activity Aides.
- Train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate.
- Assess resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan.
- Encourage residents to participate in activities and document appropriately.
- Review resident goals and progress notes.
- Properly document MDS reports and progress notes.
- Participate with the Administrator in developing the activity budget, including creatively sourcing funds.
- Foster relationships of family members and community partners that may assist in supporting the Activity department.
- Attend care plan meetings, QAPI, and department head meetings as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- Satisfactory completion of a training course for Activity Directors.
- 2 years minimum of experience in a social or recreational program.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.