What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director position at Wilshire at Lakewood Care Center?
Full Job Description
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
- Experience in various activities and handicrafts
- Verbal and written communication skills
Activity Director Benefits:
- PTO
- Benefits
- Supportive administrative team.
- Extremely rewarding
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