Activity Director- CNA $14-$20

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.

Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies 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 regular meetings to include General Staff, Department Head, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance (TEAM, Infection Control), Safety Committee, Marketing, Family and Resident Council Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.

Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.

Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.

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.

Supervisory Requirements Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the activity staff.

Qualification Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferable one year experience in a long term care facility.

Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Activity Director certification.

Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.

Sitting occasionally.

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