Activity Director - Avamere Riverpark

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute a monthly activities calendar and newsletter for residents and family members.
• Cookout and schedule outside vendors and presenters.
• Coordinate community event planning with the marketing staff.
• Make routine visits to residents.
• Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident's response to the service.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.
• Cookordinate with other departments as necessary and in conjunction with resident care plans.
• Plan, prepare and operate under the Activities budget.
• Set up, implement, and clean up resident group and individual activities.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Additional education preferred.
• Must have a minimum two years of experience in an activities, social or recreation program, or similar experience working in a healthcare setting Long Term Care.
• Requires an Activity Director Certification (ADC) from the National Certification Council for Activities Professionals (NCCAP) and maintains certification while employed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Prefers experience in long term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.