What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Serenity Spring Senior Living at Arlington?
Activities Director
This position requires good management skills, tact, sensitivity and professionalism due to constant interaction with residents and families.
Responsibilities of the Activities Director:
- Develop approaches/interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of residents
- Establish rapport with residents and their families
- Develop and run recreation programming for residents
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience with residents with appropriate therapeutic/behavioral interventions
- Must be able to manage and work with a team
- Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect
- Must have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, creativity, patience, and energy
Qualifications of the Recreation Director:
- 2 years Long-Term Care experience
- CTRS, MEPAP-1, OR ADC certified perfered
- The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who— (i) Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the state of Ohio; and is: (A) Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or (B) Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or (C) Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or (D) Has completed a training course approved by the State.
- Familiar with long-term care regulation and survey process.
- Be able to facilitate group programs independently
- Positive attitude and energy
- Strong communication, interpersonal and written/reading and computer skills
- Valid driver's license
