Activities Director

General Purpose

The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.

Pay range for this position is $23-$26 DOE.

Essential Duties

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the resident-centered activities for the community.

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

• Provide good communication between team members of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interests of the residents and community are met to the extent possible.

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

• Participate in community 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 Executive Director.

• Participate in regular meetings including resident counsel and dietary meeting.

• Participate in planning, development and implementation of activity needs in the service plan.

• Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary, including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for other needs as assigned by the Executive Director.

• Develop a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for 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.

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 Dema...