PURPOSE:The Activities Director assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the provision of a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the interests and enhance the functional abilities and self-esteem of each resident.Manages employees to provide activities according to the facility philosophy and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.In collaboration with the Director and Nursing Home Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social well-being.

DUTIES:

Manages the Activities Department in a manner consistent with Federal, State regulations, company mission, policies and procedures, and standards of practice established by certifying organization.

Establishes goals to enhance the recreation opportunities and quality of life of the elders

Conducts assessments and gathers information to design activities program that meets the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident

Interviews residents, interested family members, legal representatives and significant others to obtain and update information needed to develop individualized activities programs, to accommodate individual needs and preferences and to protect and promote residents' rights

Completes assessments and MDS sections according to facility policy

Works cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Attends care conferences. Develops activities interventions as part of the comprehensive plan of care

Communicates resident concerns and responses to interventions to interdisciplinary team members and to direct care staff

Recruit, schedule and supervise assistants and volunteers

Must have Prior Activities Director experience in Long Term Care Setting