A new Assisted Living facility is looking for a Part-Time Activity Director to support the facility and its team by directing and scheduling all activities for the facility’s residents in accordance with Federal, State and local policies and standards. As a licensed practitioner with a California Activities Director Certification, this role is crucial in ensuring that residents are continuously active and engaged.
Responsibilities:
Plans, designs, develops and conducts (therapeutic and purposeful) activities for residents and modifies existing programs as necessary.
Develop and maintain positive, yet professional, relationships with residents.
Develop and maintain volunteer programs, if applicable.
Design and arrange outside contracted entertainment, if applicable.
Plan, design and arrange recurring events such as monthly calendars, newsletters, and themed facility events.
Plan, develop, manage and coordinate activities outings.
Conduct visits to living quarters/areas and actively participate in client council meetings.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related field.
Should be licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing, or eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.
Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program, in long-term care setting or related health care field.
Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or has successfully completed a state-approved training course.
Excellent verbal and written Business English communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly-organized with excellent time-management skills.
Mandated Reporter of any suspected elderly abuse, neglect and/or harassment (e.g., physical, mental, sexual, etc.).