Overview

Activities Director- Seneca Hill Manor

The Activities Director is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and directing the activities programs at Seneca Hill Manor in accordance with Federal, State, and Local standards governing the Facility. The Activities Director ensures that the emotional, recreational, social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual resident basis.

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, and evaluates activities for the nursing home residents. Designs programs that encourages socialization, provides entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improves resident’s quality of life. Manages the Seneca Hill Manor volunteer program. Actively participates in resident care planning meetings

Plans out resident activities in advance on a monthly calendar that involves activities at the Facility and community outings as necessary. Completes resident assessments timely as required for the Facility’s regulatory requirements and MDS section requirements. Documents the activities provided with resident responses to the activities in the resident’s electronic medical record. Communicates with and involves families in our activities program to help provide meaningful activities to the residents. Ensures that activities are planned and taking place periodically throughout the day and into the evening

Assists in identifying and monitoring the social, recreational, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents through routine visits, interviews, and consultations with residents and their families. Meets regularly with Activities Department staff and solicit input from other Department Directors on the selection of activities for the residents. Actively participates in the Quality Assurance Performance Initiative (QAPI) at Seneca Hill Manor; performs required audits and reports out at QAPI meetings. Coordinates the ordering of supplies related to activities program activities. Uses a team approach in creating an activities program for the residents. Maintains positive employee relations within the Activities Department and manages the employer relations responsibilities for the Activities Department.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required, Associates Degree preferred. Supervisory/management experience preferred. Experience in long term care preferred.