Activity Director

Oak Crest Health & Wellness -

Are you ready to start having fun at work and get paid for it? Oak Crest Health & Wellness is looking for an enthusiastic, self-starting, creative individual to head our activities program.

Come join our committed team, focused on quality of life and customer service.

Oak Crest Health & Wellness is under new ownership and management and dedicated to providing quality care. If you’re committed to making a difference for others this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Wage will be based on experience.

KNOWLEDGE BASE :

• Must be certified Activity Director
• Excellent creative and communication skills
• Ability to organize, document, and implement detailed programs
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and handicapped people
• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
• Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Experience with creating and implementing effective resident care plans
• Ability to develop, organize and implement a program of activities for the social, emotional, physical, and other therapeutic needs of the residents within a specified budget
• Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals.
• Conduct resident activity histories and assessments as required by state and federal standards
• Publish and distribute a monthly calendar of events and periodic facility newsletter
• Develop and maintain an active volunteer program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Sitting : 2 - 3 hours per 8-hour work shift
• Alternate frequently to standing or walking
• Standing : 5 - 6 hours per
• Walking : 2-3 hours in an 8-hour work shift.

Reliability, trustworthiness and consistency with regard to attendance are extremely important to this job. The ability to regularly and timely attend work, cooperative, politely work, and deal with others, effectively multi-task and work in a stressful environment are also essential functions to this job.