ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR - CARROLLTON COURTHOUSE in New Orleans, Louisiana at Liberty Healthcare Management

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

Liberty Senior Living is currently seeking an experienced:

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

Full Time, Days

Job Description:

• Plans, promotes, and leads individual and group activities based on needs and interests of the residents.
• Informs new patients and families about the Activity Program of the Facility and unit.
• Completes an Activities Assessment on each designated resident according to documentation policies and procedures.
• Conducts recreational activities, both indoor and outdoor.
• Conducts educational, creative, expressive activities and exercise.
• Supervises scheduling and posting of all events and programs in a manner to encourage participation and enthusiasm among residents.
• Supervises Volunteer Program, responsible for all aspects of training and placing volunteers.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate. Must be an individual eligible for the state Certification as a recreation therapist or assistant therapist or someone who has completed a State approved course in activities program management where required.
• Must be willing to work and cooperate well with other employees.
• Must be able to problem-solve.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Must be willing to perform various jobs.
• Must care for equipment used.
• Must use supplies economically. Will have prior authorization from Department Director before making purchases.
• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Wears appropriate attire in keeping with Community dress code.
• Must read, know and follow personnel, department and Community policy.
• Runs errands as necessary.
• Must on occasion assist with transporting resident to doctor appointments. (This could be driving van or riding with and staying with resident).
• Must have a valid state Driver’s License.

Visit www.libertyseniorliving.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.