Sarbanes Oxley Director jobs in Monroe, LA

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Activity Director is responsible for

planning and directing a program of diversified activities for residents of the Facility. The

activity program must meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs

and well-being of each resident. The goal of the activity program is to provide mental

and physical stimulation as well as to create an invigorating social atmosphere for the

residents. This position requires knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific

to adult and geriatric residents. Possesses a good knowledge of the organization and the

techniques of a diversified program of meaningful, appropriate leisure time activities in a

residential health care Facility. Possesses knowledge of the special needs of the aged, iller the direction of the Executive Director

DUTIES

1. Provides Department Heads with a schedule of planned activity programs and

posts calendars in conspicuous locations that are easily accessible and legible to

the residents and staff.

2. Maintains a system of records including information on residents, progress notes,

attendance, discharge summaries, Resident Council meeting minutes, activity

assessments and plans for each resident.

3. Attends the Care Plan conferences and identifies problems and develops goals and

approaches for inclusion on the resident's individual Care Plan.

4. Completes the activity portion of MDS assessments.

5. Interviews new residents upon admission to identify their needs and interest in

various activity programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

One year experience in a geriatric care in providing or developing recreational or activity programs is required or two years experience in a geriatric health care setting. Education in occupational or recreational therapy may be counted for the

experience.

Previous long-term care and supervisory experience preferred.