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Activities Director

Activities Director

Paradigm Healthcare at KatyKaty, TX, US
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Paradigm Healthcare is seeking a Certified Activity Director to come make a difference in the lives of our patients! Apply now! Great benefits!

Job Duties :

  • Plan, create, and implement meaningful and engaging facility activities for the residents
  • Design programs to encourage socialization, entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, as well as improve daily living skills
  • Create systems to ensure that residents and families are informed about activities in the facility
  • Engage in one-on-one visits, care plan meetings, and assessments as needed
  • Keep accurate records of activities, attendance, and calendars
  • Recruit, organize, coordinate volunteers for activities
  • Create, implement, and supervise processes to conduct meetings with residents and / or families as needed
  • Implement hobbies, arts and crafts, and other activities with appropriate material to engage residents
  • Plan and arrange transportation for activities to other locales as necessary
  • Maintain up-to-date notes relating to activities provided to residents
  • Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents and interact with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment
  • Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
  • Maintain a good relationship built on communication and teamwork with members from other departments within the facility to promote activities
  • Oversee the work of Activities Assistant(s) to accomplish the responsibilities of this position
  • Regularly meets with Activities Assistant(s) to review activities and progress as well as plan future activities

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program
  • Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional who is licensed and registered by the State
  • Certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body
  • Current first aid and CPR certification
  • Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Schedule :

  • Monday to Friday
  • License / Certification :

  • Certified (Required)
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