ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
Manage the activities department in order to provide a planned and diversified program of activities that meets the needs of the residents in accordance with their interest, physical, mental and psychosocial well- being. This position is a safety sensitive position as defined by applicable state law.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be certified as an Activity Director from a state approved program.
- Experience as an Activity Director is preferred.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience in the various duties and governmental regulations necessary to manage the activities department.
- Possess the necessary education and skills to interview and assess residents and develop individualized plans to meet residents’ needs.
- Skilled at organizing various duties.
- Must be flexible and able to handle change easily and professionally.
- Must display a willingness to continue to study, learn and implement continuously changing state and federal regulations.
- Maintain a positive attitude and be a role model of professionalism and teamwork.
- Communicate with residents, families, physicians, discharge planners and staff in a professional and tactful manner.
- Must maintain regular attendance.
- Must meet all local health regulations.
- Must be able to read and write in a legible and understandable manner. Must be able to communicate clearly.
- Must be able to work closely and professionally with residents, their families, physicians, discharge planners, outside agencies and all nursing facility personnel.
- Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
PHYSICIAL REQUIRMENTS:
Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing and pulling, fine hand coordination, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions; ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel, vendors and consultants; ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures; and the ability to remain calm under stress.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assuring resident safety.
- Implement activity policies and procedures to meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Develop and implement monthly activity calendar.
- Lead facility activity events.
- Document residents’ activity participation and complete required documentation in accordance with state requirements.
- Recruit and monitor activity volunteers.
- Assess, plan and document residents’ activity needs.
- Act as the liaison of facility for the Resident Council.
- Assess and timely and accurately complete assigned sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS).
- Develop, coordinate and participate in resident care plans reflective of individualized activity preferences and needs.
- Document the activity component of the Care Plan in a timely manner.
- Plan, schedule and implement room visits for residents unable to leave their rooms.
- Coordinate family and community resources as needed.
- Organize community events related to residents’ needs and interests. Coordinate and cooperate with other departments to plan and conduct events to meet socialization needs of the residents.
- Take part in facility in-service programs as required.
- Travel to occasional meetings, conventions and seminars.
- These duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time. The scope of this position may change as necessitated by business demands.'
'Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person