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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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