Activity Director

Qualifications

• Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director
• Completion of a state approved Activity Director training course
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area
• Should be licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing
• One-year experience as an Activity Director in long term care
• Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was fulltime in a resident activities program in a health care setting

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers activity/recreational programming to promote the resident’s opportunities for engaging in normal life
• Completes the “Preferences for Routine and Activities” section of the Minimal Data Set, the CAA when triggered, the Company Recreation/Activity Evaluation within five (5) business days of admission
• Attends and participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings
• Conducts admissions interviews, documentation, completes the activities section of the MDS assessment tool, and writes the corresponding CAA and care plans
• Completes a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center
• Identifies activity preferences and current activity pursuits from interviews and clinical record; Identifies health issues that result in reduced activity participation; Documents findings including source if applicable
• Completes standardized assessment data for each resident at regular intervals and develop an individualized plan of care based on the identified needs, strengths, and preferences of the resident
• Implements strategies to assist residents with increasing their involvement in activities that are appropriate to functional or situational limitations
• Plans community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and residents
• Assures physician’s approval for involvement in activity/recreational programs; Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident
• Provides residents with opportunities and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits (i.e. arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities) based upon individual interests and needs
• Invites/encourages residents’ participation
• Responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice