Activities Director

CommuniCare Health Services

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Maplewood Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities Director to manage its activities team and help provide enjoyable experiences for residents. The role plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates resident-centered activities; supports residents in shaping individualized programs and advocates for their needs, preferences, interests, and rights. The director also participates in meetings, maintains activity records, supports community relationships and outings, and may assist with fundraising and disciplinary action. This is a full-time, salaried position. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field, or completion of the 90-hour course for activity professionals and continuing education. Prior management experience is required. The position may require driving, for which an active driver's license and good driving record are required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field, or completion of the 90-hour course for activity professionals and continuing education.
Prior management, supervisory, or leadership experience; prior management experience is required.
Knowledge of activity practices, standards of practice, state practice acts and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with team members, staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
Ability to plan, organize, and conduct a variety of activities.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing activity practices.
May be required to possess an active state driver's license; the posting also notes that driving may be required and an active license with a good driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation is preferred over a related field or the 90-hour course route.
Leadership experience preferably in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate diversified resident-centered activities as needed.
Involve residents in planning individualized activity programs, oversee participation, and advocate for residents' needs, preferences, interests, and rights.
Participate in resident council, family council, department head, and other committee meetings as required.
Maintain records and reports related to activities.
May participate in fundraising events.
Promote positive relationships with individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community through outings and activities provided by volunteers.
Identify the need for and perform disciplinary action as required.