Title: Activity Director FMLA: Exempt

Supervisor: Administrator/Executive Director

Purpose:
The primary purpose of the Activity Director is to assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing Activity Programs in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, as well as our established policies and procedures. These activities have been developed to assure the spiritual development and the emotional, recreational and social needs of the residents.

Functions and responsibilities:
Listed below is an outline of the functions and responsibilities that you will be required to perform. As an Activity
Assistant you will be delegated the authority, responsibility and accountability to carry out your assigned duties

 Assist in planning, developing, organizing, carrying out and evaluating the Activity Programs of the facility

 Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff and other related departments in planning activities

 Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility and outside community health, welfare and social agencies to assure that activity programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents

 Assist in the development, administering and coordinating of department policies and procedures

 Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator/Executive Director

 Review department policies and procedures, at least annually

 Assist in the development of the department budget and monitor expenditures to stay within that budget

 Serve on various committees of the facility as appointed by the Administrator/Executive Director

 Assist in the development of and participate in regularly scheduled orientation and in-service training programs

 Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the residents and residents’ families

 Ensure Nursing Supervisor assists residents with selections of activity in compliance with physicians’ orders

 Interview residents/residents’ families as necessary and in a private setting

 Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charge slips, reports, etc. and submitting them to the Administrator/Executive Director as required

 Involve the resident/residents’ families in planning activities when possible

 Assist in arranging transportation for field trips when necessary

 Encourage residents to develop their educational development through reading, etc.

 Provide information to residents/residents’ families as to the activity programs available

 Encourage hobbies and crafts and provide materials in keeping with residents’ financial status and department budget

 Obtain information concerning the residents’ background to better provide activities to meet their needs

 Provide consultation to staff, community agencies, etc. in effort to solve the needs and problems of the residents through the development of activity/social service programs

 Attend and participate in professional activities and programs

 Assist in the review and updating of departmental job descriptions at least annually

 Record and maintain activity progress notes as well as a record of resident activities

 Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations

 Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department

 Compile and maintain an activity schedule, available projects, crafts, resources, etc.

 Meet with staff on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of services

 May arrange for sale of articles made by residents i.e. at bazaars, in gift shop, etc.

 Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information to assure resident rights are protected

 Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary

 Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required

 Make routine visits to residents and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc. as necessary

 Review complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written reports to the Administrator/Executive
Director

 Keep abreast of economic conditions/situations and recommend adjustments to assure the continued ability to provide quality resident care

 Maintain contact with the residents’ family, involving them with non-medical progress reports as necessary

 Recommend to the Administrator/Executive Director the equipment and supply needs of the department

 Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator/Executive Director concerning the operation of the Activity Department

 Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished

 Assist in making appointments for the residents/residents’ families as requested or appropriate

 Schedule movies, plan parties and provide games for patients

 Report all incidents/accidents immediately

 Report all unsafe or hazardous conditions or equipment immediately

 Assure that established safety regulations are followed at all times

 Provide craft supplies and material and supervise activities

 Assure that a current resident activity schedule is maintained for each resident

 Be alert for any change in the residents’ condition and report any changes to the Charge Nurse immediately

 Encourage residents to participate in religious activities through religious services, reading material, visits with
Chaplin, etc. to fulfill their basic religious needs

 Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary

 Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Activity Director

 Assist bed residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc. as necessary

 Provide reading material in braille, tapes and records for blind residents

 Assist in providing library service for residents through cooperation with the local library

 Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity plans, schedules and resident assessments

 Other tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Administrator/Executive
Director

Working Conditions:

 Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours

 Works in well-lit and well ventilated areas

 Subject to frequent interruptions

 Involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc. under all conditions and circumstances

 Willing to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary

 Attend and participate in educational programs

 Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, substances, odors, etc. throughout the work day

 Be economical and careful with supplies, equipment, etc.

Requirements:

 Must possess, at a minimum a high school diploma

 Must have an aptitude for and some training in arts and crafts

 Must be able to read, write and speak the English language

 Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant

 Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents visitors and the general public

 Be a minimum of 20 years of age and of good moral character

 Willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel

 Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning

 Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity programs

 Must have a sincere desire to work with the aged

 Must have some understanding of the social, psychological and recreational needs of the aged

Physical Requirements:

 Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day

 Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

 Must possess sight and hearing or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function

 Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies

 Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability

 Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people

 May be required to lift equipment and supplies and occasionally move furniture

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 76.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Barberton, OH 44203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person