Outfield Healthcare Partners · 13 hours ago
Activity Director
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expOutfield Healthcare Partners is seeking an Activity Director responsible for planning and implementing activity programs for residents. The role involves developing therapeutic recreation programs, assessing resident needs, and coordinating community activities to enhance residents' social and emotional well-being.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive therapeutic recreation programs and services to meet the psycho-social, physical, and cognitive needs of residents
Performs the assessing, selecting, organizing and implementation of recreational services to meet the individualized needs and interest of the residents
Develops and delivers activity/recreational programming to promote the resident’s opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels
Completes the “Preferences for Routine and Activities” section of the Minimal Data Set, the CAA when triggered, the Company Recreation/Activity Evaluation within five (5) business days of admission; Attends and participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings; Reviews/documents resident progress regularly according to center policy
Conducts admissions interviews, documentation, completes the activities section of the MDS assessment tool, and writes the corresponding CAA and care plans
Completes a monthly calendar of available activity/recreational programs and posts it in the center
Identifies activity preferences and current activity pursuits from interviews and clinical record; Identifies health issues that result in reduced activity participation; Documents findings including source if applicable
Completes standardized assessment data for each resident at regular intervals and develop an individualized plan of care based on the identified needs, strengths, and preferences of the resident
Implements strategies to assist residents with increasing their involvement in activities that are appropriate to functional or situational limitations
Charts individual resident’s attendance and participation in group, individual and one-on-one recreational pursuits daily; Actively monitor resident activity to identify risk factors and/or change in condition
Plans community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and residents
Assures physician’s approval for involvement in activity/recreational programs; Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident
Provides residents with opportunities and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits (i.e. arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities) based upon individual interests and needs. Invites/encourages residents’ participation
Supports each resident’s right to self-determination; Documents resident refusal of activity services offered
Assists residents in the organization and implementation of Resident Council Meetings
Coordinates an effective Volunteer Program
Assists in planning, coordinating, and conducting continuing education programs and special in-service training sessions relevant to the needs of department personnel
Participates in department budget planning and supplies monthly report to administrator; Stays within budget for activities supplies and entertainment
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice
Qualification
Required
Accreditation as a Certified Activity Director; Completion of a state approved Activity Director training course
Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or related area. Should be licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing
One-year experience as an Activity Director in long term care
Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Company
Outfield Healthcare Partners
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase