Director of Activities

Facility: West Bloomfield 

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 Summary: Through comprehensive assessment and evaluation, develops program of activity therapy from a holistic approach to meet the needs of a diverse resident population.

   Qualifications: 

       Education: 

•   BS in Recreation Therapy preferred or
•  Bachelor’s degree in human service field, with relevant experience or 
•  BS in Occupational Therapy, with relevant experience or 
•  Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant, with relevant experience* or
•  Associate degree in human service field, with relevant experience *or  
• Certified Activity Director (NCCAP or state-specific) AND must have worked full time under the supervision of licensed recreational therapist or certified activity director in a long-term care setting for a minimum of one year.  
• If no state-specific certification program exists may have high school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience in social or recreational programming within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full time in a patient activity program in a health care setting.   Must have completed 6 credits of college courses, including 1 English course in composition, technical or report writing, and one course in area of Art/Recreational Programming, Science or Management with a passing grade.   

Licenses/Certification: 

• Certified Recreation Therapist preferred or
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or
• Certified Activity Director (NCCAP or state specific).    [It is recommended that the hiring entity provide opportunities for national certification.] 

 Experience:   

• Two years of experience in social or recreational programming within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full time in a patient activity program in a health care setting. 
• Experience in management/administrative duties preferred

  Essential Functions:  

• Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident to determine level of abilities combined with past and current interests. 
• Based on findings develops an individualized program of activity pursuits that are meaningful to the resident. 
• Develops and utilizes a budget sufficient to maintain equipment and purchase supplies, enabling staff to provide for prescribed activity models.  
• Utilizes the “biopsychosocial” model to create meaningful activities for individuals.  
• Collaborates with Rehabilitation Department to arrange activities that promote functional independence (Example:  Provides range of motion activity plan with and for restorative nursing services).  
• Through in-service training, educates all staff members on approaches and models. 
• Collaborates with social services personnel in developing intervention strategies for residents with evident psychosocial concerns  
• Ensures all resident activity documentation is complete and reflects analysis of effectiveness and reaches a conclusion on how to proceed with plan of care. 
• Utilizes Quality Indicators/Quality Measures Report to evaluate program efficacy for individuals and overall performance; makes program changes when needed. 
• Assists resident/family and social services with discharge planning, by providing insights on effective activity interventions.

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  

• Skill in team building, collaborating with other disciplines 
• Articulate writing skills 
• Good oral communication techniques  
• Ability to assess resident moods and revise approach accordingly  
• Willing to advocate for resident needs and desires, protect resident rights  
• Knowledge in variety of activity approaches 
• Willingness to learn about areas that impact resident population, i.e. dementia  
• Builds rapport easily 
• Enjoys working with diverse populations 
• Desire to improve, learn new methods    
• Skill in team building, collaborating with other disciplines