Tennessee State Veterans' Homes · 16 hours ago
Activities Director
Murfreesboro, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelTennessee State Veterans' Homes is a recognized leader in providing care for veterans, and they are currently seeking an Activities Director to develop and implement activity programs for residents. The role involves assessing resident needs, planning engaging activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while promoting social interaction and well-being among older adults.
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Responsibilities
Assessing the needs and interests of individuals to develop relevant and engaging activities
Plan, develop, implement and schedule weekly and monthly programs for activities including coordinating a wide range of activities and events for residents, both on-site and off-site
Oversee the Activities department budget, including procurement of supplies and allocation of resources
Ensure that all activities comply with safety regulations and that participant residents are safe during events and travel
Maintaining regular communication with staff, residents and their families about activity schedules and any changes
Provide individualized support and assistance to residents who require additional help or accommodation during activities
Assess and complete sections of Minimum Date Set (MDS) completely, timely and accurately
Care planning of concerns related to a resident’s activity
Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attend all resident care conferences
Participate in urging restorative and rehabilitative programs
Supervise barber and beauty parlor activities
Plan, schedule and implement indoor and outdoor activity programs
Plan and implement evening and weekend functions as necessary
Take part in in-service education programs and attend all in-service sessions related to activity programs
Recruiting, training and supervising staff involved in activities programs and transportation for appointments and planned trips
Qualification
Required
Certification such as Activity Director Certified (ADC) credential from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) is required
Experience with event planning and organizations skills to coordinate multiple activities and events
Previous experience with resident activities, preferably in a healthcare setting
Strong communication and leadership abilities to effectively engage with diverse groups and manage staff
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, occupational therapy or a related field is preferred
Benefits
Competitive wages based on years of experience
Shift differential
Weekend differential
State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded. Full-time employees vested after 5 years of service.
State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, and long-term care insurance
ParTNers for Health Wellness Program
Paid time off (vacation)
Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
Bereavement Leave
Double pay for selected holidays worked
Flexible spending accounts for childcare and medical expenses
Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
Company
Tennessee State Veterans' Homes
Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes are top-rated skilled nursing facilities with four locations across the State of Tennessee.
Founded in 1991
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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