Activities Director

* Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the resident-centered activities for the facility.


* Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.


* Provide good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.


* Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.


* Assist in reviewing and developing a plan of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such report to the Administrator.


* Participate in the development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.


* Develop a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.


* Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading.


* Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.


* Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.