Activity Director at Mount Pleasant

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Mount Pleasant, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking an Activity Director to develop and provide a comprehensive, holistic resident wellness program tailored to residents’ interests and capabilities. Programming should address physical, cognitive, spiritual, and social engagement. The role advocates for residents, supports their rights and well-being, coordinates activities with facility staff and community resources, and promotes positive relationships with residents, families, guests, volunteers, and the community. The employee may also perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: be a qualified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional licensed in Texas and eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, or Activity Professional recognized by an accrediting body such as the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification; have two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one year full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or have completed an Activity Director training course approved by any state or be able to obtain Activity Director certification within six months of hire.
Complete annual education requirements associated with licensure or certification.
Understand, remember, and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
Speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate effectively.
Be able to work with physically disabled and chronically ill individuals of all ages.
Remain tactful, pleasant, and friendly when working with residents, guests, coworkers, and the community.
Safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Advocate for residents and help ensure their rights are maintained; report abuse, neglect, or exploitation according to state reporting guidelines.
Maintain professional boundaries and positive working relationships with residents, the interdisciplinary team, volunteers, and the community.
Complete activity evaluations for newly admitted residents within 14 days.
Complete and use MDS Section F information upon admission, after a change of condition, and annually for all residents.
Manage activities within a monthly budget and provide receipts for activity expenses.
Attend morning, care plan, quality assurance, standards of care, and other necessary meetings; consult with facility personnel about residents’ interests, needs, limitations, and available resources, and follow up on activity-related issues.
Participate in marketing the facility in the community.
Schedule and coordinate multidimensional programs, including physical movement, brain fitness, education, entertainment, special events, group programs, and spiritual services.
Recruit community volunteers, facilitate criminal history checks for volunteers over age 18 who will provide one-on-one or in-room activities, orient and support new volunteers, and recognize their contributions.
Use tactful and appropriate communication in sensitive or emotional situations and promote positive public relations with patients, residents, families, and guests.
Create, participate in, and conduct programs on the Wellness Calendar.
Identify signs and symptoms of changes in residents’ conditions, such as fatigue, irritability, or changes in alertness.
Complete resident evaluations, assessments, and documentation in a timely manner.