What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Activities for Nursing Home position at Aventura at Prospect?
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Description
The Activity Director is responsible to plan, organize, and implement a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interest of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan.
To be qualified for the Activity Director position, must meet one of the following criteria :
o Completion of a state approved Activity Director training course
o Qualification as Occupational Therapist or Therapist Assistant and / or Qualification as an Activity Professional or Recreational Therapist who is : licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing; and eligible for certification as an Activity Professional or as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990.
In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.
Position Requirements
Two years of experience conducting social / recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting. Therapeutic Recreation certification preferred. Directs staff of up to 3 full time assistants. Ideal candidate is interested in resident driven activities and creating resident lead groups.
