Activities Director

Job Summary

Golden San Andreas Care Center is seeking an Activities Director to supervise and provide activity programs appropriate to meet the physical, social, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and recreational needs and interests of each patient/resident. Works with all disciplines to assist the patient/resident in reaching their highest level of independence. Plans and monitors leisure activities for recreation and therapeutic purposes, designed to enhance the quality of life of each patient/resident as well as maintain an open working relationship with the patient/resident’s family or guardian.

Essential Functions

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the activity program.
• Assesses individual/group resident/patient needs and develops related meaningful morning, afternoon, evening and special programs.
• Establishes and maintains good public relations and rapport with community groups to provide outside activities and special projects for patient/residents (e.g., church services, special concerts, school group visits, etc.).
• Documents in patient/resident’s medical record as appropriate, charting attitude, participation level, etc.
• Attends patient/resident care conferences, updates activity care plans with progress notes, goals and treatment plans.
• Confers with and reports to Administrator on a regular basis or when particular situations require.
• Prepares and plans department budget for equipment, supplies, programs and labor, submits to Administrator for review, recommendation and approval, and seeks methods to control costs.
• Supervises Activity Assistant.
• Knows Resident Rights and reports resident complaints to management.
• Reports all suspected violations of the company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to Facility Privacy Designee.

Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements

• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed or registered, as required, by the State and eligible for certification by a recognized accrediting body.
• Has 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.

Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

900 Mountain Rd, San Andreas, CA 95249, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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