Activity Specialist organizes and provides program content for social events for an organization or group of people. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being an Activity Specialist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Activity Specialist performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOBE TITLE: Activity Director
SUPERVISOR: Administrator
DEPARTMENT: Activity Department
Purpose:
To plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Activity Programs in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the emotional, recreational and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.
Qualifications:
Essential Job Functions: (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations)
A) Administrative Functions Duties:
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct a viable activity program based on the concept of meaningful engagement; assist in maintaining and expanding intellectual capacity, creativity, and life enjoyment; make rounds within the facility a minimum of four times throughout the day to provide assurance that residents have some form of
basic stimulation provided ( a radio playing music, talking books, ready materials in room, etc.); assess residents using the minimum data set(MDS);complete the resident assessment protocols (RAI/RAPS); and develop a plan to assist the resident in becoming meaningfully engaged throughout the day and evening; compile and maintain current activity schedules / calendars; provide craft supplies, materials, library services, tapes records and Braille reading materials and assist and supervise residents with activities; assist bed bound residents with activities of choice, writing letters, running errands, making appointments etc.; ensure that necessary forms, charge slips, reports and progress notes are properly completed and contain information descriptive of the services provided and the residents’ responses to the services; participate in community planning, development and implementation of activities programs, resident assessments and discharge planning to meet the needs of the facility, resident and their families; and , coordinate the activities programs with residents, their families, staff members and community agencies through interviews, consultation and direct involvement in the programs; serve as the Resident Secretary for the Residents Council Meeting as requested by the Resident Council President.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, fine hand coordination, ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under pressure.
B) Quality Assurance Functions:
Duties:
Assist in identifying and monitoring the spiritual, social, recreational and emotional needs of the residents through routine interviews, visits and consultations with residents and their families; promptly report to nursing personnel on a regularly scheduled basis and solicit advice from interdepartmental supervisors concerning the activities programs; ensure that nursing supervisors assist residents with selection of activities in compliance with physician’s orders and encourage patients to develop physical and educational skills through participation in activities; and , develop and maintain rapport with all services to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing activities for all residents.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, fine hand coordination, ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under pressure.
C) Resident Rights Functions:
Duties:
Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; know and comply with Resident’s Rights rules; monitor activities to ensure that resident’s emotional, recreational and social needs are met; and, review, promptly report to the Administrator and complete written reports of residents complaints and grievances.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Possess the ability to communicate with residents and ability to remain calm under stress.
Other Job Functions: (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations)
A) Planning and Inventory Functions
Duties:
Recommend to the Administrator the equipment, materials and supply needs for the activities program; assist in the order and purchase of equipment, materials and supplies as necessary, assist in developing and monitoring adequate and cost effective inventory control procedures; make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained and that the supplies are available for activities; forecast needs of the department and assist in preparing and planning the budget for the activities programs and submit to the Administrator for review; and, maintain written records of department expenditures.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Walking, reaching, bending, ability to communicate with residents, personnel, vendors and support agencies and ability to read and write in English.
B) Safety Functions:
Duties:
Promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment and ensure that established safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Ability to communicate with personnel, ability to read and write in English, ability to distinguish smells.
C) Staff Development Functions:
Duties:
Maintain professional competence through attendance and participation in continuing education programs, seminars and professional activities and programs.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Ability to communicate with personnel, ability to read and write in English and ability to distinguish smells.
D) All other duties as assigned by the Administrator or designee.
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