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Aperion Care · 4 months ago

Activity Director / Dementia Coordinator

Illinois, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Aperion Care is seeking an Activity Director who will provide a comprehensive program of activities tailored to meet the interests and well-being of residents. The role involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing various social, spiritual, and creative activities while fostering community interaction and documenting resident progress.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Group social activities

Spiritual programs and attendance at houses of worship

Provide opportunities for resident involvement in planning and implementation of activities

Creative Activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama and educational programs

Exercise activities

Promotion of facility and community interaction

Prepare, plan and coordinate a monthly calendar of activities

Oversight of Activity Aides

Train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate

Assess resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan

Encourage residents to participate in activities and document appropriately

Review resident goals and progress notes

Properly document MDS reports and progress notes

Participate with the Administrator in developing the activity budget, including creatively sourcing funds

Foster relationships of family members and community partners that may assist in supporting the Activity department

Attend care plan meetings, QAPI, and department head meetings as necessary

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Social program experienceCommunication skillsActivity planningVolunteer supervisionCreative activities

Required

High School Diploma or its equivalent

2 years minimum of experience in a social or recreational program

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position

Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility

Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate