Certified Director Of Activities/Recreational Therapist

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Activity Director is responsible for planning and directing a program of diversified activities for residents of the Facility. The activity program must meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial needs and well-being of each resident.

The goal of the activity program is to provide mental and physical stimulation as well as to create an invigorating social atmosphere for the residents. Posses a good knowledge of the organization and the techniques of a diversified program of meaningful , appropriate leisure time activities in a residential health care Facility.

Some of the Essential Duties

1.Acts appropriately under the direction of the Executive Director and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.

2.Adjusts to changes in assignments to meet resident and family needs.

3.Coordinates and encourages an active Volunteer Program. Verifies that Volunteers are knowledgeable of the Facility policies and procedures, as well as, state and federal regulations. Assists in training, teaching and directing of volunteers and students.

Qualifications

Certified

Education/ Training: One year experience in a geriatric care in providing or developing recreational or activity programs is required or two years experience in a geriatric health care setting. Education in occupational or recreational therapy may be counted for the experience.