Activities Director

Brickyard Healthcare•Evansville, IN

13h

About The Position

The Activities Director is responsible for the development, organization, and coordination of center and community resources to provide comprehensive Activity Services and programs that meet the needs and interests of each resident.

Requirements

As required by the state, currently licensed or registered in the state of practice as Activities Director, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Minimum two (2) years' experience in social or recreational program within the last five (5) years
Minimum one (1) year full-time experience in health care activities program

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred

Responsibilities

Interview and assess all residents prior to the initial Care Plan Conference; document this information in the medical record, develop an individual recreation plan based on the assessment and participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings
Update assessments and plans as needed and 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 facility Volunteer Program
Maintain departmental documentation that reflects services provided and resident progress towards goals
In coordination with social services facilitate the residents in the organization and continued development of a Resident's Council
Make job assignments and set priorities
Serve as member of QAA committee