Activity Director Job at Medicalodges, Iola, KS

  • Medicalodges
  • Iola, KS

Job Description

Description

Job Summary:

Motivate residents to participate in recreational activities to promote activity of mind and body and encourage a feeling of well being and worth.

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.
Job Qualifications & Skills:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D certificate
  • Graduate of Activity Director Course as required by state
  • Two years in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full time in a patient program in a health care setting
  • Experience in various activities and handicrafts
  • Verbal and written communication skills

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work

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