The position of Activities Director establishes an activity program of wide variety for the resident, enhancing the resident’s “wellness”, in harmony with the overall plan of care set forth by the Health Care Team, and in accordance with state and federal regulations. This position plans, implements, supervises and supports all operations of the activities department. While focusing on delivery of quality care, the position must also manage assigned resources.

Job duties & responsibilities

CREATES, OPERATES AND EVALUATES ACTIVITIES OPERATIONS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVENESS AND QUALITY

• Plans a variety of activities: one-to-one and group activities on/off assigned unit(s), outside and/or in the community (outings) for a diversified population as needed.
• Plans, develops, coordinates and evaluates all diversified resident centered activities as needed.
• Plans and schedules holiday and special events, religious services, outings, community involvement.
• Communicates and coordinates all plans for assigned activities with activity coordinator/activity leader and other departments (schedules, food, room arrangements, escort assistance and transportation).
• Involves residents in planning, developing and evaluating the activities program.
• Oversees resident participation in their individualized activity program, as needed.
• Advocates for residents regarding their needs, interests, preferences and rights.
• May participate in resident council meetings.
• May participate in family council meetings.
• May participate in resident/family community support groups in family council meetings.
• May contact families/significant others for resident/family activities, as assigned.
• May involve families in planning family activities, as assigned.
• Maintains records and reports related to activities.
• May assist in monitoring programming in the center, outside and in the community.
• May participate in fund raising events.
• Maintains a cooperative and open communication with activity coordinator, activity leader and other staff.
• May supervise volunteers as needed.
• Promotes positive relationships with individuals, business and organizations in the community through outings and activities provided by volunteers.
• Attend and participate in department head meetings and other committee meetings (e.g. Care Conference, Marketing Committee, etc.) as needed.
• Identify need for and perform disciplinary action as required.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the financial aspects of ACTIVITIES operations and provide accurate documentation of all services in order to assure accurate reimbursement from all payor sources.

MANAGE THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN THE ROLE OF ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR WHILE ENSURING THAT NEEDED RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE AND THAT QUALITY CARE IS DELIVERED TO ALL RESIDENTS.

• Assist with the development and monitoring of operational and capital budgets.
• Submit complete financial reports to the Administrator.

ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN SCHEDULED TRAINING, EDUCATION CLASSES, AND ORIENTATION PROGRAMS TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF CARE.

• Attend all required in-service and training programs required within your department.
• Attend any mandatory meeting as required by your center.

Ensure that a clean, comfortable and safe environment for residents is maintained at all times and assure that resident needs are met.

• Monitor team members to assure that established safety regulations on the use of equipment and supplies are adhered to.
• Ensure that all activity work areas and resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc. are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Assist residents in adjusting to their new home environment.

PERFORM OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES AS ASSIGNED OR REQUESTED.

MAINTAIN AND WORK WITHIN ESTABLISHED DEPARTMENTAL, CENTER, AND HOME OFFICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, OBJECTIVES, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS.

• Promptly reports any suspected resident abuse, neglect or misappropriation to the DON/ Social Worker.

provide leadership to the staff and create loyalty to the organization, it’s mission, and it’s goals by leading by example.

• Take personal responsibility for absenteeism, tardiness and turnover.
• Teach, motivate, direct and support your team members.
• Ensure alignment by teaching your team the company mission, unit goals and objectives
• Provide excellent and thorough communication to your team.
• Respond to team member’s issues quickly and appropriately.
• Respect team members.
• Cooperate with your fellow staff in all aspects of your job.
• Demonstrate loyalty to the organization, its mission and its goals.
• Continually boost the morale of your team in any way possible.
• Walk the Talk: Say what you mean, do what you say.

 Qualifications Knowledge/skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or related field or 90-hr. course for activity professionals and continuing education.
• Prior management, supervisory, leadership experience preferably in a health care environment.

• Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Prior experience preferably with related software applications.
• May be required to possess a CDL license to drive a vehicle seating 16 passengers or more.
• May be required to possess an active state driver’s license.
• Must be knowledgeable of activity practices, standards of practice, state practice acts and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guideline that pertain to long-term care

• Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public
• Must be able to plan, organize and conduct a variety of activities
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity practices.
• Basic computer literacy and skills.

Work environment

• May work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, when necessary.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Field based work required. Occasional overnight travel will be required as times with field based assignments.

Physical effort/demands (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Ability to move (sit, stand, bend, lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Mental effort/demands (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with staff and support agencies
• In good health and demonstrating emotional stability.
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stresses of the position.

Communication (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Sensory requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Ability to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.