Royal Springs Healthcare and Rehab
Activity Director
Royal Springs Healthcare and Rehab, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105
DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES
Function:
The primary function of the Director of Activities is to develop and conduct an activity program for all residents, which is designed to make life more meaningful, to stimulate and support physical and mental capabilities to the fullest extent and to enable the resident to maintain the highest attainable social, physical and emotional functioning as possible. The Director of Activities reports to and is directly responsible to the Administrator.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Certified Therapist with two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, one year of which was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting, or;
Be an Occupational Therapist, Art Therapist, Music Therapist, Dance Therapist, Recreational Therapist, or;
Ability to read, speak and understand English
Ability to plan, direct and conduct the activity program to meet the individual needs of the residents
Possess enthusiasm as well as creative and motivational abilities
Ability to recruit and direct a volunteer program
Ability to conduct programs within the activity department budget
Ability to follow directions and complete assigned responsibilities
Communication and organizational skills
Possess enthusiasm, creativity, and motivational abilities
Ability to perform tasks and responsibilities without direct supervision
Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
Dependability
Specific Responsibilities:
Design, direct, and conduct an activity program designed to meet the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment of the resident
Include residents in planning of activity program of their choice and in the implementation of the programs
Design an activity program consisting of individual, small and large group activities to meet the needs of the resident which include, but are not limited to:
Social activities
Indoor and outdoor activities
Events and outings off of facility property
Religious programs
Creative activities
Educational activities
Coordinate the activity schedule with other resident services
Provide a varied program of activities each day, including weekend and evening activities
Develop and implement activities for residents who are unable to leave their rooms
Maintain a current list of residents who are not physically capable of participating in activities
Develop and post the monthly activity schedule conspicuously, in large visible print, for residents and staff
Develop and maintain contact with community agencies and resources
Recruit, train, direct and supervise volunteers to participate in activity programs
Schedule regular community speakers, performers, organizations, etc. to participate in activity programs
Maintain current record of participation for each individual resident, per federal and state regulations
Document on the resident’s plan of care all identified activity choices and needs, with appropriate approaches and time measurable goals
Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences
Interview and hire Activity Assistants, providing instruction, supervision, and direction
Request and maintain activity supplies and equipment
Keep activity department and supplies clean, organized and securely stored
Participate in infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility
Practice safety policies and procedures of the department and facility
Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required
Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility staff, residents and public
Promote and maintain good public relations on behalf of the facility
Perform any and all other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Las Vegas, NV 89134: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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Function:
The primary function of the Director of Activities is to develop and conduct an activity program for all residents, which is designed to make life more meaningful, to stimulate and support physical and mental capabilities to the fullest extent and to enable the resident to maintain the highest attainable social, physical and emotional functioning as possible. The Director of Activities reports to and is directly responsible to the Administrator.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Certified Therapist with two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, one year of which was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting, or;
Be an Occupational Therapist, Art Therapist, Music Therapist, Dance Therapist, Recreational Therapist, or;
Ability to read, speak and understand English
Ability to plan, direct and conduct the activity program to meet the individual needs of the residents
Possess enthusiasm as well as creative and motivational abilities
Ability to recruit and direct a volunteer program
Ability to conduct programs within the activity department budget
Ability to follow directions and complete assigned responsibilities
Communication and organizational skills
Possess enthusiasm, creativity, and motivational abilities
Ability to perform tasks and responsibilities without direct supervision
Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance
Dependability
Specific Responsibilities:
Design, direct, and conduct an activity program designed to meet the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment of the resident
Include residents in planning of activity program of their choice and in the implementation of the programs
Design an activity program consisting of individual, small and large group activities to meet the needs of the resident which include, but are not limited to:
Social activities
Indoor and outdoor activities
Events and outings off of facility property
Religious programs
Creative activities
Educational activities
Coordinate the activity schedule with other resident services
Provide a varied program of activities each day, including weekend and evening activities
Develop and implement activities for residents who are unable to leave their rooms
Maintain a current list of residents who are not physically capable of participating in activities
Develop and post the monthly activity schedule conspicuously, in large visible print, for residents and staff
Develop and maintain contact with community agencies and resources
Recruit, train, direct and supervise volunteers to participate in activity programs
Schedule regular community speakers, performers, organizations, etc. to participate in activity programs
Maintain current record of participation for each individual resident, per federal and state regulations
Document on the resident’s plan of care all identified activity choices and needs, with appropriate approaches and time measurable goals
Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Conferences
Interview and hire Activity Assistants, providing instruction, supervision, and direction
Request and maintain activity supplies and equipment
Keep activity department and supplies clean, organized and securely stored
Participate in infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility
Practice safety policies and procedures of the department and facility
Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required
Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility staff, residents and public
Promote and maintain good public relations on behalf of the facility
Perform any and all other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Las Vegas, NV 89134: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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