Activity Director

Bravante Vineyards Fowler LP • Fowler, CA

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About The Position

The Activity Director at The Vineyards at Fowler is responsible for leading and enhancing resident engagement programs aimed at improving the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of seniors. This role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing a variety of recreational, social, and therapeutic activities tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of residents, in alignment with their comprehensive care plans.

Requirements

• Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director; completion of a state-approved Activity Director training course.
• Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or a related area.
• Licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing.
• One year of experience as an Activity Director in long-term care.
• Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers activity/recreational programming to promote residents' opportunities for engaging in normal life.
• Completes the 'Preferences for Routine and Activities' section of the Minimal Data Set and the CAA when triggered, as well as the Company Recreation/Activity Evaluation within five business days of admission.
• Attends and participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings.
• Conducts admissions interviews, documentation, and completes the activities section of the MDS assessment tool, writing the corresponding CAA and care plans.
• Completes a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center.
• Identifies activity preferences and current activity pursuits from interviews and clinical records; identifies health issues that result in reduced activity participation; documents findings including sources if applicable.
• Completes standardized assessment data for each resident at regular intervals and develops an individualized plan of care based on identified needs, strengths, and preferences of the resident.
• Implements strategies to assist residents with increasing their involvement in activities appropriate to functional or situational limitations.
• Plans community activities that include the community, staff, families, and residents.
• Assures physician's approval for involvement in activity/recreational programs; maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident.
• Provides residents with opportunities and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits based on individual interests and needs.
• Invites and encourages residents' participation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree