Job Summary:
Motivate residents to participate in recreational activities to promote activity of mind and body and encourage a feeling of well being and worth.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assessing residents to determine activities that are appropriate for their needs and interest.
- Providing and encouraging resident(s) to participate in activities that stimulate and promote resident interest, communication, and general well being.
- Coordinating the activity program with volunteers and other groups, taking into account already established routines in order to fit the activity program into the facility’s overall pattern.
- Planning special events, parties, entertainment, games, and crafts; encourages residents to assist as appropriate.
- Maintaining a pleasant and cheerful nursing home environment by helping with seasonal decorations, decorate bulletin boards, and assist residents in displaying personal items in their rooms.
- Assisting in finding methods to motivate residents to take an interest in life and the community.
- Supervising the overall activity programs, providing special attention to residents in the group that need it.
- Seeing that the activity area is in good order before and after each activity.
Job Qualifications & Skills:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D certificate
- Graduate of Activity Director Course as required by state
- Two years in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full time in a patient program in a health care setting
- Experience in various activities and handicrafts
- Verbal and written communication skills
