Outfield Healthcare Partners · 14 hours ago
Activity Director
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expOutfield Healthcare Partners is seeking a friendly and outgoing Activity Director who takes pride in their work. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a program of activity/leisure pursuits designed to meet the diverse needs of residents in a healthcare setting.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Develops and delivers activity/recreational programming to promote the resident’s opportunities for engaging in normal life
Completes the “Preferences for Routine and Activities” section of the Minimal Data Set, the CAA when triggered, the Company Recreation/Activity Evaluation within five (5) business days of admission; Attends and participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings
Conducts admissions interviews, documentation, completes the activities section of the MDS assessment tool, and writes the corresponding CAA and care plans
Completes a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center
Identifies activity preferences and current activity pursuits from interviews and clinical record; Identifies health issues that result in reduced activity participation; Documents findings including source if applicable
Completes standardized assessment data for each resident at regular intervals and develop an individualized plan of care based on the identified needs, strengths, and preferences of the resident
Implements strategies to assist residents with increasing their involvement in activities that are appropriate to functional or situational limitations
Plans community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and residents
Assures physician’s approval for involvement in activity/recreational programs; Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident
Provides residents with opportunities and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits (i.e. arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities) based upon individual interests and needs. Invites/encourages residents’ participation
Responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
Qualification
Required
Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director; Completion of a state approved Activity Director training course
Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or related area. Should be licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing
One-year experience as an Activity Director in long term care
Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was fulltime in a resident activities program in a health care setting
Benefits
Healthcare, Dental, Vision
Paid-Time Off
Company
Outfield Healthcare Partners
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase