Activities Director

Our facility currently has an opening for a full-time Director of Activities. We boast a positive work environment where the facility residents come first. If you want to be part of an exciting and fast-paced culture where people care about people caring for people, then this is the place for you. Come and join us, as our senior management team builds the best long-term care facility in the area!
Job Summary:

The Director of Activities delivers a quality program of activities that is designed to meet the needs of the individuals and groups, and functions as a team member of the multidisciplinary team. The Director of Activities also provides assistance to other departments if needed and available.

Qualifications:

• Must be qualified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who is:
• Has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was a full-time inpatient activities program in a health care setting; or
• Has completed or wilting to complete a training course approved by the State.

Responsibilities:

• Based on information as a result of the Interest Survey/Initial Assessment, identifies problems, needs of the resident, and develops an activity plan designed to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Participates in patient care plan conferences as scheduled by the Director of Nursing.
• Is familiar with Federal and State regulations regarding activity programming for long-term care facilities and functions accordingly. Participates in survey exits, and assists in responding to the survey when appropriate.
• Has working knowledge of Resident's Rights and is an advocate for the resident.
• Is responsible for completion of all documentation required by the Activity Department, in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate with all Department Heads to ensure full implementation and understanding of the activity program.
• Is responsible for orienting all activity personnel to the facility's policies and procedures.
• Provides training, supervision, and evaluation of all activity personnel.
• Keeps confidential any and all information regarding the resident's personal and clinical records.
• Presents a minimum of two in-services annually, designed to educate/support staff in the purpose and role of the activities program in the facility.
• Evaluates the resident's response to the activity plan as indicated.
• Provides assistance to the Resident Council as requested.
• Develops an ongoing program of meaningful activities, designed to meet the needs and interests of each resident, and is responsible for the implementation of programs.
• Keeps a current list of precautions noted on all residents available for reference at all times in the activities office.
• Participates in community-oriented projects, and special marketing projects.
• Schedules all presentations of visiting groups and coordinates interdepartmental communications regarding special events.
• Coordinates and supervises the activity volunteer program. Recruits, trains, and orients volunteers.
• Plans and coordinates the use of Activity funds within budget, and keeps accurate records, money spent, as well as resident input into spending of funds.
• Transport residents on community outings.
• Adapts activities to meet resident capabilities.
• Is willing to work flexible hours to meet patient needs (some evenings and weekends).
• Performs cognitive orientation that may be related to the impairment of daily living functions:
• Orient to person, place, or time
• Reality orientation
• Memory recall, long and short term
• Maintains confidentiality, adhering to established policies on confidentiality in regards to resident, employees, and family members.
• Attends required staff inservices, orientation, and continuing education activities as required.
• Is aware of fire and disaster plans and is prepared to function accordingly.
• Is aware of procedures directly related to patient care (infection control, record keeping and terminology).
• Aware of the chain of command and functions within the role as a professional.
• Maintains acceptable degree of organization of activity supplies, and keeps inventory of supplies and usage.
• Uses time management and supervises the time of Activity personnel.
• Coordinates fundraisers for the Activity Department.
• Produces monthly newsletter.
• Other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oneonta, AL 35121: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29,300 - $37,200