Activities Director

Join Our Team as an Activities Director at Norwood Towers Post Acute!

Are you passionate about enhancing the quality of life for residents in a healthcare setting? Norwood Towers Post Acute is seeking a dedicated Activities Director to plan, develop, and implement resident-centered activities that foster engagement and joy.

Key Responsibilities:


* Activity Planning & Development: Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct resident-centered activities for the facility.


* Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on current federal and state regulations and professional standards to ensure activities meet the needs of residents and the facility.


* Communication & Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication among staff, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies, and the public.


* Community Involvement: Participate in community planning that reflects the interests and needs of residents and families.


* Survey Participation: Assist in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies and help develop plans of correction for any identified deficiencies.


* Committee Involvement: Attend regular meetings, including General Staff, Department Head, Quality Improvement, and Safety Committee meetings.


* Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee to develop and implement corrective action plans for quality deficiencies.


* Discharge Planning: Participate in discharge planning, development of activity care plans, and resident assessments.


* Transportation Coordination: Arrange transportation for residents for outings, appointments, and discharges.


* Activity Scheduling: Create a monthly activity schedule that includes resident outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.


* Encourage Participation: Promote self-initiated activities, including hobbies, crafts, and reading, and provide necessary materials, including Braille or audio books.


* Documentation: Ensure all charted activity progress notes are informative and accurately reflect the services provided and residents' responses.

Supervisory Requirements:


* Assist in the overall supervision and management of the activity staff.

Qualifications:


* Education: High school diploma or equivalent; one year of experience in a long-term care facility preferred.


* Certification: Activity Director certification is required.


* Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy manuals; effective communication skills for presenting information and responding to inquiries.


* Mathematical Skills: Proficient in applying concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.


* Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions.

Physical Demands:

This role requires frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and the ability to l...