Activity Director - Luxor Healthcare
Kansas City, MO
About the Job
Join our team as an Activity Director in our Long-Term Care community, where you'll create meaningful experiences and unforgettable memories for our residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to interact and connect with our amazing residents. As an Activity Director, you'll design and lead a variety of fun, engaging, and therapeutic activities that promote social interaction, mental stimulation, and physical wellness. From creative arts and social circles to community events, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents. If you are creative, compassionate, and eager to make a positive impact, this is the perfect role for you
"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love." – Lao Tzu
"They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel" -Maya Angelou
Activity Director 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.
Activity Director Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D certificate
- Experience in various activities and handicrafts
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Activities director experience – preferred
- CNA license- preferred
Activity Director Benefits:
- PTO
- Benefits
- Supportive administrative team.
- Extremely rewarding