Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Certified Activities Director
We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.
Facility: Arbors at Delaware
Why Choose Arbors?
- One of Ohio’s Largest Providers of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
- Employee Focus : We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
- Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
- Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
Key Benefit Package Options?
- Medical Benefits : Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Additional Healthcare Benefits : Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
- Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
- Benefits Concierge : Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
- Pet Insurance : Three options available
- Education Assistance : Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
- Retirement Savings with 401K.
- HSA and FSA options
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses .
Start a rewarding and stable career with Arbors today!
Summary:
Through comprehensive assessment and evaluation, the Life Enrichment Director (Activities Director) develops program of activity therapy from a holistic approach to meet the needs of a diverse resident population.
Qualifications: Education: - BS in Recreation Therapy preferred or
- Bachelor’s degree in human service field, with relevant experience* or
- BS in Occupational Therapy, with relevant experience or
- Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant, with relevant experience* or
- Associate degree in human service field, with relevant experience *or
- Certified Activity Director (NCCAP or state-specific) AND must have worked full time under the supervision of licensed recreational therapist or certified activity director in a long-term care setting for a minimum of one year.
- If no state-specific certification program exists may have high school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience in social or recreational programming within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full time in a patient activity program in a health care setting. Must have completed 6 credits of college courses, including 1 English course in composition, technical or report writing, and one course in area of Art/Recreational Programming, Science or Management with a passing grade.
Licenses/Certification: - Certified Recreation Therapist preferred or
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or
- Certified Activity Director (NCCAP or state specific)
Job Functions: - Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident to determine level of abilities combined with past and current interests.
- Based on findings develops an individualized program of activity pursuits that are meaningful to the resident.
- Completes MDS, RAPS in a timely manner, utilizing observation and assessment/monitoring tools.
- Documents resident response to care plans and evaluates individual resident activity care plans for effectiveness.
- Develops and utilizes a budget sufficient to maintain equipment and purchase supplies, enabling staff to provide for prescribed activity models.
- Utilizes the “biopsychosocial” model to create meaningful activities for individuals.
- As an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team, utilizes cutting edge models of approach, such as music therapy, pet therapy, aromatherapy, therapeutic touch, etc.
- Arranges for speakers, presenters, advocates, and clergy to interact with individuals and groups of residents.
- Arranges and coordinates off-site activity trips, when available or appropriate.
- Develops and maintains community volunteer efforts.
- Fosters sense of community with the center environment.
- Supervises Resident Activity Assistants.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Clinical Functions :
- Collaborates with rehabilitation department to arrange activities that promote functional independence.
- Communicates relevant data to other disciplines, such as providing information on fluid and snack intake at activities to nutrition services.
- Through in-service training, educates all staff members on approaches and models.
- Collaborates with social services personnel and consults with interdisciplinary team.
- Ensures all resident activity documentation is complete.
- Utilizes Quality Indicators/Quality Measures Report to evaluate program efficacy for individuals and overall performance; makes program changes when needed.
- Assists resident/family and social services with discharge planning, by providing insights on effective activity interventions.
Job Tags
Bi-weekly pay, Weekly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours