Certified Activity Director

Company: The Groves
Location: Independence
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary: Implementation of a quality activity program by motivating others and emphasizing teamwork.Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Must be able to work varied hours - including nights, weekends and holidays, when necessary
• Must acquire a minimum of ten (10) hours in-service training per year relating to recreation/activitiesDuties:
  • Assist residents to, from and with activities to enable maximum participation.
  • Record activity attendance and participation in both group and individual programs.
  • Lead assigned groups and individual activities.
  • Assist to maintain volunteer records.
  • Coordinate arts and crafts program for all levels of residents.
  • Review resident activity care plan and assist in providing activities consistent with the plan.
  • Assist in seasonal and holiday decorating of facility.
  • Provide each resident with a current activity calendar.
  • Assist in maintaining an on-going program for resident birthday recognition.
  • Participate in community outings and special events as requested.
  • Escort residents to outside appointments, as needed.
  • Help stock and monitor resident store, as needed.
  • Report resident incidents and accidents to the nurse immediately. Do not move the resident until a nurse can assess for injury. Supervisory staff may request a written statement regarding any observations of incident.
  • Report personal injuries to the Office Manager, or designee, no matter how minor they may seem.
  • Report any suspected or observed resident abuse to the Administer, or designee, immediately.
  • This includes: resident-to-resident, staff-to-resident, visitor-to-resident
  • Any abusive behavior exhibited by a resident to a staff member or visitor should be reported to the nurse for appropriate follow-up.
  • Observe and report needed repairs and service issues, such as broken, defective, or lost equipment and environmental issues.
  • Attend all departmental meetings and/or inservices as required. Responsible for obtaining any information provided at missed meetings/inservices.
  • All other duties as assigned by the Activity Director.
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