Activity Director - Nursing Home jobs in the United States

Activity Director

Hudson Elms is a 50 bed skilled nursing and 25 bed Assisted Living facility looking for a fun, energetic Activity Director to fill a full-time roles. The ideal candidate will help design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, realization and fulfillment to improve daily living skills. Have fun while getting paid! We offer a competative salary, full time benefits and will certify that right candidate. Apply to thid ad!

Job Responsibilities

• Directs other activity personnel in implementing activity programs and services at the facility. Assists in training, teaching and directing od volunteers and students.
• Provides all department heads with a schedule of planned activity programs and posts calendars in a conspicuous locations easily accessible and legible to the residents and staff.
• Maintains a system of records including resident information, progress notes, attendance logs, discharge summaries, Resident Council Meeting minutes and activity assistant assessments/plans for each resident on a daily basis.
• Provides personal services for residents such as writing letters, mailing packages and transporting to community events when transportation is available.
• Attends resident care conferences to identify problems and obtain goals and approaches to be implemented in the care plan.
• Assist activity director with the season décor of the facility.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning up after parties and programs, when necessary. Keeps office area clean as well as desk and surrounding areas.

• Other duties as assigned by the activities director.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Possesses a valid drivers’ license
• Flexible to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays

• Possesses recreational generalist background or a minimum of two (2) years full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in a healthcare setting.