ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR - THE KEMPTON

Liberty Senior Living • Wilmington, NC

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Cares With Compassion Liberty Senior Living is currently seeking an experienced: ACTIVITY DIRECTOR Job Description: Plans, promotes, and leads individual and group activities based on needs and interests of the residents. Informs new patients and families about the Activity Program of the Facility and unit. Completes an Activities Assessment on each designated resident according to documentation policies and procedures. Conducts recreational activities, both indoor and outdoor. Conducts educational, creative, expressive activities and exercise. Supervises scheduling and posting of all events and programs in a manner to encourage participation and enthusiasm among residents. Supervises Volunteer Program, responsible for all aspects of training and placing volunteers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible for a N.C. license as an occupational therapist or assistant therapist, or eligible for N.C. Certification as a recreation therapist or assistant therapist, or someone who haspleted an approved 36-hour or longer course in activities program management, or an individual receiving at least four hours consultation per month from a qualified occupational therapist or recreational therapist.
• Previous Activities Director, and/or Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Willing to work and cooperate well with other employees.
• Strongputer skills and the ability to multitask alongside residents and staff.
• Experience in documentation with MDS, progress notes, participation records, etc.
• Ability to work well under pressure and use supplies economically.
• Valid NC Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer a degree in Recreational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Previous Activities Director, and/or Long Term Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, promotes, and leads individual and group activities based on needs and interests of the residents.
• Informs new patients and families about the Activity Program of the Facility and unit.
• Completes an Activities Assessment on each designated resident according to documentation policies and procedures.
• Conducts recreational activities, both indoor and outdoor.
• Conducts educational, creative, expressive activities and exercise.
• Supervises scheduling and posting of all events and programs in a manner to encourage participation and enthusiasm among residents.
• Supervises Volunteer Program, responsible for all aspects of training and placing volunteers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED