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Qualified Activity Director needed at Green Acres of Huntsville.The Activity Director must:· relate well and enjoy working with seniors,· be able to lead and motivate people,· have excellent interpersonal skills,· have good planning and organizational skills,· be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing,· be a self-starter and able to carry out diverse duties with minimal supervision, · enjoy thinking of new ideas,· be creative and resourceful,· have good computer skills, and· hold a valid driver’s license.Please submit application and/or resume to Trineesha Johnson, Administrator, byWednesday, June 8th. You may submit your information in person at 1302 NottinghamStreet, Huntsville, TX or by e-mail to huntsville.adm@nexion-health.com.Thank you,Trineesha Johnson, LNFAAdministratorGreen Acres of Huntsville936-295-6313Huntsville.adm@nexion-health.com

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Activities Coordinator I Cambridge Health Alliance Elder Service Plan Two opportunities 20 hours and 30 hours, Both benefit eligible www.challiance.org/careers<BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"> Cambridge Health Alliance is an innovative, award-winning health system that provides high quality care in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's metro-north communities. It includes three hospital campuses, a network of primary care and specialty practices, the Cambridge Public Health Department, and the Network Health plan. With this unique model, CHA is able to offer the finest health services, a diverse work environment and a premier training experience to those interested in community-based medicine. The Elder Service Plan is a comprehensive program designed for frail elders who are nursing home eligible but wish to remain at home. The program provides general primary care, rehab, and wellness services at an Adult Day Center and at home. It also uses a team approach to coordinate all health, medical and social services needed to maintain the frail elder's independence. It is currently available in Somerville, Cambridge, Malden, Allston, Arlington, Brighton, Chelsea, Everett, and Medford. The Elder Service Plan of Cambridge Health Alliance operates under a contract with the Massachusetts Departments of Medical Assistance and the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Activities Coordinator will: 1. Develops and implements a plan of therapeutic activities for each participant to promote optimal health, independence, and self-care. a. Performs initial, semi-annual and annual assessment of all participants b. Oversees the assessment of individual abilities, needs, and preference through an activities profile. c. Identifies problems, establishes realistic goals, and sets up treatment plans utilizing therapeutic activities. d. Utilizes input from restorative service consultants to improve or maintain functional and cognitive ability through therapeutic activities. e. Accountable for contributing to and carrying out the recreation care plan for each participant. f. Plans, organizes, and carries out individual and group activities tailored to the needs and limitations of frail elderly persons following the PIESS protocol. g. Leads daily exercise group. h. Demonstrates ability for creative arts activities. i. Leads regular educational programs. j. Orients new participants to the program. Qualifications: 1. B.S. degree preferred in Recreational Therapy or B.S in allied field 2. National Certification by the N.C.C.A.P required. 3. Two or more years experience in an adult social or recreational program. 4. Ability to develop and implement therapeutic programs for both individuals and groups. 5. Flexibility, initiative, creativity, and organizational skills. 6. Physically capable of lifting and handling maximal assist participants with transfers. 7. Willing to assist toileting and other duties outside the traditional role. 8. One year clinical experience working with the geriatric population. 9. Ability to drive or transport self to multiple locations. If you are interested, please e-mail pclouis@challiance.org directly OR apply on-line by visiting www.challiance.org/careers.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="2">Good evening~my name is Susie and I am the new director at Agape Adult Day Care Center in San Antonio, Texas. We are looking for a creative, motivated, confident, enthusiastic Activities Director to join team. </font></font><div><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="2"><br></font></font></div><div><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font size="2">For more information please call <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Susie Laird 210-733-1139 </font></font></font><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; "> Fun is right around the corner at Agape!</span></div>

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Grace Care Centers of Cypress, Cypress Tomball Spring area.. in Houston is looking for a Certified Activity Director at the facility. Interested Activity Directors can apply online through the link below or they can e-mail me at dmartin@hmshealthcare.com or call me at 832-515-3862. http://www.gracecarecypress.com/now.html Thank you very much, Donna Martin 832-515-3862

the Residents of Ridgewood Care Center are raising money for 2010 resident Christmas gifts and funding 2011 special events. -- The cost is $10 each or 3 for $25. I have attached some samples for you to look at. Thank you for your interest in this fundraiser. I am overwhelmed by your generosity and support, I cannot thank you enough. I look forward to hearing from you. Have a Happy and Peaceful Holiday Season. With Smiles, Krista L. Kennedy Krista.Kennedy@goRacine.org Director of Recreation and Volunteers Ridgewood Care Center Phone: (262) 554-2256 as Activity Directors we have all been witness to our residents, our friends, dressed in their festive best, and waiting by the doors for family to visit and spread the holiday cheer... and sometimes disappointed Fundraisers, Angel Trees are just a few ways we can make sure everyone is blessed with a little kindness during the holidays.. Have a great season! Pennie

Very helpful video showcasing an Interview and the strategies behind the assessement questions. This video shows "Section F" from the new MDS 3.0

Love this sample CP -- It is hard to write "I" &/or "me" --when you have been writing Resident will.... ---- The only thing the new CP process is having to be so detailed especially if your facility is large say 130+ residents to attend to -- you are bound to mess up & some residents may slip through the cracks (get over looked)-- Example: Your CP says resident will be infored of food related activites, when new books arrive etc. -- Say I have also CP'ed 20 others for this & still have a entire facility to deal with as far as getting them to & from activites, so MR. B may get lost in the process --The State comes in & discovers that what is CP'ed for MR. B was not done everytime we had a food related activity -- does this make any sense? I know you aren't the person who made the changes but you are the person helping us with understanding the process, just wondering if there is another way to write them without being so detailed???

Visit the Activity Director Online Classroom at Http://www.ActivityDirector.org for information on becoming Activity Director Certified or Qualified and avoid State Survey deficencies. Also keep your Certification current by attending the Online CEU Workshops available below. CEU WORKSHOPS ARE ON SALE! Sale Ends March 15th, 2010 "Course Name - "CEU's - "Price - ----------------------- Aromatherapy Assistant 4 $49.95 Gaggle of Games 8 $84.50 How to Have a Successful Bus Trip 8 $79.95 -- Activity Director Online Classroom at Http://www.ActivityDirector.org -- On Sale till March 15th ----------------------- Gender Specific Planning- Men Mania - SALE! 4 $19.95 Liven Up Your Exercise Program - SALE! 6 $39.95 Fantastic Fundraising - SALE! 6 $39.95 Marketing Your Activity Programs! 4 $39.95 Integrating Wii Into Your Senior Program - 3 $29.95 Calendar Evaluation & Pop Assessment 6 $59.95 New Guidelines FTAG 248-249 8 $79.95 Activity Analysis - How it Works 8 $79.95 Alzheimer Awareness 8 $79.95 Newsletters - The How to Workshop 4 $39.95 Supplementing Budget Through Fundraising 4 $39.95 Understanding the Basics of Dementia 8 $79.95 Hospice: Creating Differences for the Patient 2 $24.99 Care Plan: Culture Change 8 $79.95 CEU's Price The Trick to Getting Your Staff Motivated 2 $24.50 Recruitment & Selection of Quality Volunteers 8 $79.95 -- Activity Director Online Classroom at Http://www.ActivityDirector.org --

Activity Department Program Design & Evaluation from the book - "Activity Department Guide for Assisted Living Facilities" Questions to consider about an Activity program. Asking the right questions during a Job Interview or providing information about your current program, the list below will help you prepare. Learning what to evaluate about an activity program will help you in many different aspects of the Activity Profession. Do you know your Activity Program? ... Resident Profile: 1. Who are your residents? 2. How many residents are in your facility? 3. What is the average age of the residents? 4. What types of disabilities affect your residents? 5. What is the ratio of male to female residents? 6. What are the socioeconomic, occupation and education characteristics of the residents? 7. What are the religious backgrounds of the residents? 8. Where did the resident live before coming to the community? Activity Staff: 9. Who is the activity staff? 10. What are the activity staff's responsibilities and skills? 11. Possibilities of increasing your activity staff? 12. Can the other staff help with programming? Volunteers: 13. Are there volunteers? 14. What are the guidelines regarding volunteers? 15. Are the families involved? 16. Are there intern students? 17. Are there Church Groups that visit? Activity Areas: 18. What rooms can the Activity Director (AD) use and, what is the evaluation of the space? 19. What community facilities might be available? Equipment: 20. How would you rate the equipment and supplies available? 21. What equipment and supplies are you lacking? Budget: 22. What is the current budget, and policies regarding expenses, for the activity department? 23. What is the process of increasing budget? 24. Is fund raising possible? Activity Director: 25. Is the Activity Director a Department Head and, if so, what responsibilities does that role require? 26. Who carries out activities when the Activity Director is unavailable? 27. Does the Activity Director have current a Material Safety Data Sheet notebook and has this program been explained? 28. Does the AD work weekend or evenings? 29. Who is responsible for activities scheduled for the weekend and evenings? 30. Does the facility have a fund for continuing education and what is the policy? 31. What is the Resident Council policy? 32. What is the change of activity policy? 33. Is the AD required to work directly with Alzheimer's patients? 34. Is there a set schedule for the programming? 35. Does the AD have current Alzheimer's training? 36. Does your facility have in-service requirements for the activity department? 37. Does the facility require the AD to be certified by the state? 38. Does your facility provide adequate storage space for your activity program? 39. Has your administrator provided you with the state regulation? 40. Has your administrator provided you with your job description as well as staff job descriptions? 41. What are your facility rules on making food outside of the kitchen? BBQ, etc.? 42. What are your facility's rules regarding taking residents out of the facility in your own car? Transportation: 43. Does the AD drive the van for activities and residents' appointments? 44. Does the facility have a current program in place for transportation? 45. Is the AD required to transfer patients and, if so, has the AD been properly trained in this? 46. What is the outing policy? To View More Activity Articles .. click here ..

Hi Stacy, You have to press one of the links on the page to view, email or print. Here is the Adobe (pdf) link from that page.. its 200pages so it will take a minute to load. Isolation Guideline Doc << Click Here

hey glad to have you on our network.. you kinda of left a large open ended request with your post.. give us some details of the areas you need help with.. documentation, demetia activities, office setup.. just give us a little direction and we can get a good flow going..

Visit www.ActivityDirector.org for MEPAP I & II Class Schedule. New classes start every month. NCCAP Pre-Approved Visit NCCAP.org for exact components needed for Activity Director Certified View the tracts as listed on the nccap website Choose the tract that matches your education level Complete the components required to apply for certification (MEPAP I & II are required) If you need assistance with your certification proceedure please contact us at the Activity Directors Network - admin@activitydirector.org

Visit www.ActivityDirector.org for MEPAP I & II Class Schedule. New classes start every month. NCCAP Pre-Approved Visit NCCAP.org for exact components needed for Activity Director Certified View the tracts as listed on the nccap website Choose the tract that matches your education level Complete the components required to apply for certification (MEPAP I & II are required) If you need assistance with your certification proceedure please contact us at the Activity Directors Network - admin@activitydirector.org

::AD Updates for May:: View the May Newsletter,Now Online! MEPAP Online Classes Start May 1st - Now Enrolling NEW CEU Courses for Spring! Supplementing Your Activity Budget Through Fundraising - 4 CEUs ::Click Here:: Course Description: In today's climate, Activity budgets seem to get smaller and smaller. As an Activity Professional we are challenged with providing quality programs on a shoe string budget. This course will give you the fundamentals on starting fun and lucrative fundraising programs. Understanding the Basics of Dementia - 8 CEUs ::Click Here:: Course Description: This course will give you an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, by understanding the disease. This information will increase your ability to provide therapeutic programs. Recruitment, Selection, and Retention of Quality Volunteers - 8 CEUs ::Click Here:: Course Description: This course will enhance and enrich the lives of our residents while assisting the activity staff in continuing to provide quality of life enhancing programs for each and every resident in which we serve. This course will teach the simplest of techniques that will make the difference between a good Activity Department and a great Activity Department!

Atria Cypresswood - Cypresswood Dr. near Stuebner Arline is hiring a Full Time - Activity Director. Located in Houston Texas Contact Melinda or Tessie tessie.carter(at)atriaseniorliving.com

Hey Diana.. Remember there is always tomarrow.. your hire could have been way worse.. at least it was over quickly compared to some that you dont find out how incapable they are till months later. A good rule of thumb that always worked for me is... I always hired the Assistant that was incredibly busy in her life .. I always asked the questions that let me know that this person had so much going on that she could barely get any sleep... my dad always told me to always ask a busy person to help.. because they didnt get so busy by saying "NO".. and an person that never says no is the type of person that always made the best Assistant... try posting your job in the Job board.. it on the top menu.. some of the jobs are getting plenty of views.. www.activitydrector.net/jobs thanks.. Pennie ad out )

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