Activities Director

Brickyard Healthcare • Richmond, IN

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About The Position

The Activities Director develops, organizes, and coordinates center and community resources to provide comprehensive activity services and programs that meet residents’ needs and interests. The role assesses residents and develops individualized recreation plans, creates activity calendars, communicates programs to the facility community, manages volunteers, and maintains documentation of services and resident progress. The Activities Director also supports the Resident’s Council, assigns work and priorities, and serves on the QAA committee.

Requirements

• As required by the state, currently licensed or registered in the state of practice as an Activities Director, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist (OT), or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).
• At least two years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years.
• At least one year of full-time experience in a health care activities program.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess residents before the initial Care Plan Conference; document findings in the medical record, develop an individual recreation plan, and participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings.
• Update assessments and plans as needed and as 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 the facility Volunteer Program.
• Maintain departmental documentation reflecting services provided and residents’ progress toward goals.
• Coordinate with social services to facilitate residents’ organization and continued development of a Resident’s Council.
• Make job assignments and set priorities.
• Serve as a member of the QAA committee.

Benefits

• Excellent pay.
• Excellent health benefits packages, with three health plan options and no waiting period for enrollment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Education reimbursement program of up to $7,500 per year.
• Flexible scheduling available.
• Delta Dental.
• VSP Vision.
• Free Basic Life Insurance.
• Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Legal Coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed