Activities Director
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Activity Director is responsible forplanning and directing a program of diversified activities for residents of the Facility.
Theactivity program must meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial needsand well-being of each resident.
The goal of the activity program is to provide mentaland physical stimulation as well as to create an invigorating social atmosphere for theresidents.
This position requires knowledge of age specific developmental factors specificto adult and geriatric residents.
Possesses a good knowledge of the organization and thetechniques of a diversified program of meaningful, appropriate leisure time activities in aresidential health care Facility.
Possesses knowledge of the special needs of the aged, illand/or disabled, as it relates to program development.
DUTIESEssential Duties1.
Acts appropriately under the direction of the Executive Director and acts as anactive member of the interdisciplinary team.
2.
Adjusts to changes in assignments to meet resident and family needs.
3.
Coordinates and encourages an active Volunteer Program.
Verifies thatVolunteers are knowledgeable of Facility policies and procedures, as well as, stateand federal regulations.
Assists in training, teaching and directing of volunteersand students.
4.
Directs other activity personnel in implementing activity programs and services atthe Facility.
5.
Provides Department Heads with a schedule of planned activity programs andposts calendars in conspicuous locations that are easily accessible and legible tothe residents and staff.
6.
Provides the Executive Director with a monthly statistical report of the number ofplanned activities and participates in in-service programs as appropriate.
7.
Maintains a system of records including information on residents, progress notes,attendance, discharge summaries, Resident Council meeting minutes, activityassessments and plans for each resident.
8.
Attends the Care Plan conferences and identifies problems and develops goals andapproaches for inclusion on the resident's individual Care Plan.
9.
Completes the activity portion of MDS assessments.
10.
Conducts in-service programs related to activities policies and procedures foractivities staff and Facility staff as appropriate.
11.
Interviews new residents upon admission to identify their needs and interest invarious activity programs.
12.
Provides personal services for residents such as writing letters, mailing packagesand transporting them to community events whenever necessary.
13.
Delegates assignments to activity staff for smooth functioning of activityprograms.
14.
Decorates Facility with seasonal decor, including holiday decorations.
15.
Performs various Quality Assurance audits and participates in the monthlyQuality Assurance (QA) meetings.
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16.
Requisitions equipment and supplies as necessary for activity programs.
Conductsinventory audits and prepares yearly budget for Activities.
17.
Performs light housekeeping tasks such as clean-up following parties andprograms whenever necessary.
18.
Maintains established Activity standards under the direction of the ExecutiveDirector.
19.
Explores and utilizes available community resources applicable to residentialhealth care Facility programs.
20.
Demonstrates good knowledge of activities program direction and supervision.
21.
Instructs and supervises others in the functions and techniques of the Activityprogram.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Training:
One year experience in a geriatric care in providing or developingrecreational or activity programs is required or two years experience in a geriatric healthcare setting.
Education in occupational or recreational therapy may be counted for theexperience.
Experience:
Previous long-term care and supervisory experience preferred.
Recommended Skills Assessments Auditing Housekeeping Long Term Care Nursing Home Care Quality Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Theactivity program must meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial needsand well-being of each resident.
The goal of the activity program is to provide mentaland physical stimulation as well as to create an invigorating social atmosphere for theresidents.
This position requires knowledge of age specific developmental factors specificto adult and geriatric residents.
Possesses a good knowledge of the organization and thetechniques of a diversified program of meaningful, appropriate leisure time activities in aresidential health care Facility.
Possesses knowledge of the special needs of the aged, illand/or disabled, as it relates to program development.
DUTIESEssential Duties1.
Acts appropriately under the direction of the Executive Director and acts as anactive member of the interdisciplinary team.
2.
Adjusts to changes in assignments to meet resident and family needs.
3.
Coordinates and encourages an active Volunteer Program.
Verifies thatVolunteers are knowledgeable of Facility policies and procedures, as well as, stateand federal regulations.
Assists in training, teaching and directing of volunteersand students.
4.
Directs other activity personnel in implementing activity programs and services atthe Facility.
5.
Provides Department Heads with a schedule of planned activity programs andposts calendars in conspicuous locations that are easily accessible and legible tothe residents and staff.
6.
Provides the Executive Director with a monthly statistical report of the number ofplanned activities and participates in in-service programs as appropriate.
7.
Maintains a system of records including information on residents, progress notes,attendance, discharge summaries, Resident Council meeting minutes, activityassessments and plans for each resident.
8.
Attends the Care Plan conferences and identifies problems and develops goals andapproaches for inclusion on the resident's individual Care Plan.
9.
Completes the activity portion of MDS assessments.
10.
Conducts in-service programs related to activities policies and procedures foractivities staff and Facility staff as appropriate.
11.
Interviews new residents upon admission to identify their needs and interest invarious activity programs.
12.
Provides personal services for residents such as writing letters, mailing packagesand transporting them to community events whenever necessary.
13.
Delegates assignments to activity staff for smooth functioning of activityprograms.
14.
Decorates Facility with seasonal decor, including holiday decorations.
15.
Performs various Quality Assurance audits and participates in the monthlyQuality Assurance (QA) meetings.
.
16.
Requisitions equipment and supplies as necessary for activity programs.
Conductsinventory audits and prepares yearly budget for Activities.
17.
Performs light housekeeping tasks such as clean-up following parties andprograms whenever necessary.
18.
Maintains established Activity standards under the direction of the ExecutiveDirector.
19.
Explores and utilizes available community resources applicable to residentialhealth care Facility programs.
20.
Demonstrates good knowledge of activities program direction and supervision.
21.
Instructs and supervises others in the functions and techniques of the Activityprogram.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Training:
One year experience in a geriatric care in providing or developingrecreational or activity programs is required or two years experience in a geriatric healthcare setting.
Education in occupational or recreational therapy may be counted for theexperience.
Experience:
Previous long-term care and supervisory experience preferred.
Recommended Skills Assessments Auditing Housekeeping Long Term Care Nursing Home Care Quality Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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