Posted 5d ago

Activity Director

@ Wilshire At Lakewood Rehab & Healthcare Center
Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Assessing residents, Coordinating activities with volunteers, Planning events
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or GED; experience in activities; strong verbal and written communication.
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Activity Director (Long Term Care)

We are a seeking an Activity Director to join our community!

Activity Director 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.

Activity Director Job Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D certificate

  • Activities experience required

  • Verbal and written communication skills

Activity Director  Benefits:

  • PTO

  • Benefits

  • Supportive administrative team.

  • Extremely rewarding