Pruit Health
Activities Director W/ Weekend Availability
Pruit Health, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
JOB PURPOSE
Assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the provision of a program of activities designed to meet the interests and enhance the functional abilities and self‑esteem of each Resident. Manages employees to provide Recreation Services according to the facility’s philosophy. In collaboration with the Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho‑social well‑being.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Gathers information to design Recreation programs that meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.
Develops and provides individual and group activities that reflect resident interests, are offered at convenient hours, appeal to men and women, take place in a variety of locations and include special seasonal events. Publishes a monthly activities calendar for each resident and implements procedures to ensure residents are informed of upcoming activities.
Develops and updates Recreation Services policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and mission of the facility.
Participates in the development of the department budget and provides relevant financial information to the Administrator regarding department financial needs and status.
Hires and retains qualified staff, conducts interviews, provides performance reviews, takes appropriate job actions, and ensures staff meet qualification and performance standards.
Maintains current skills and knowledge through continuing education and applies that knowledge to job responsibilities.
Participates in fire and disaster drills and, in the event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.
Plans and organizes recreational activities:
Monthly: plans activity calendar, publishes a “News & Views” newsletter, schedules entertainment (piano, singing groups, musical entertainment), schedules outings (museums, plays, luncheons, tours, shopping), and creates a planning calendar for the activity assistant.
Daily: encourages resident participation and checks on residents with daily phone calls.
Weekly: schedules grocery shopping, regular shopping and banking trips, organizes an exercise program three days a week, offers a yoga class one day a week, provides a weekly schedule of events with reminder flyers, supervises strength training, and schedules librarian services two days a week.
Bi‑Weekly: organizes vespers services, movies with snacks, bingo with prizes, provides a driver for a trip to Walmart, organizes social hour with snacks, and supervises the Activities Assistant and Fitness Instructor.
General: plans two travel trips a year (overnight trips with a chartered bus), organizes the annual Spring Fling event, welcomes new residents, purchases supplies for the Recreation Department, provides social activities such as yearly puzzle challenges, ice cream socials, bingo, parties, movie nights, vespers services, birthday dinners, and other entertainment, and acts as the librarian liaison between Whitaker Glen and Wake County Library.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED Minimum two (2) years college education with courses in recreation, education, social work, other behavioral sciences or clinical services.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, with one (1) year full‑time employment in a resident activities program in a long‑term health care setting, or one (1) year in a supervisory role within a recreation program.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW Eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or as an Activities Professional by a recognized accrediting body.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred) Qualified as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant, or satisfactory equivalents.
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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Gathers information to design Recreation programs that meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.
Develops and provides individual and group activities that reflect resident interests, are offered at convenient hours, appeal to men and women, take place in a variety of locations and include special seasonal events. Publishes a monthly activities calendar for each resident and implements procedures to ensure residents are informed of upcoming activities.
Develops and updates Recreation Services policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and mission of the facility.
Participates in the development of the department budget and provides relevant financial information to the Administrator regarding department financial needs and status.
Hires and retains qualified staff, conducts interviews, provides performance reviews, takes appropriate job actions, and ensures staff meet qualification and performance standards.
Maintains current skills and knowledge through continuing education and applies that knowledge to job responsibilities.
Participates in fire and disaster drills and, in the event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety.
Plans and organizes recreational activities:
Monthly: plans activity calendar, publishes a “News & Views” newsletter, schedules entertainment (piano, singing groups, musical entertainment), schedules outings (museums, plays, luncheons, tours, shopping), and creates a planning calendar for the activity assistant.
Daily: encourages resident participation and checks on residents with daily phone calls.
Weekly: schedules grocery shopping, regular shopping and banking trips, organizes an exercise program three days a week, offers a yoga class one day a week, provides a weekly schedule of events with reminder flyers, supervises strength training, and schedules librarian services two days a week.
Bi‑Weekly: organizes vespers services, movies with snacks, bingo with prizes, provides a driver for a trip to Walmart, organizes social hour with snacks, and supervises the Activities Assistant and Fitness Instructor.
General: plans two travel trips a year (overnight trips with a chartered bus), organizes the annual Spring Fling event, welcomes new residents, purchases supplies for the Recreation Department, provides social activities such as yearly puzzle challenges, ice cream socials, bingo, parties, movie nights, vespers services, birthday dinners, and other entertainment, and acts as the librarian liaison between Whitaker Glen and Wake County Library.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED Minimum two (2) years college education with courses in recreation, education, social work, other behavioral sciences or clinical services.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, with one (1) year full‑time employment in a resident activities program in a long‑term health care setting, or one (1) year in a supervisory role within a recreation program.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW Eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or as an Activities Professional by a recognized accrediting body.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred) Qualified as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant, or satisfactory equivalents.
Family Makes Us Stronger.
Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply now to get started at PruittHealth.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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