Activity Director

Basic Qualifications Education/Training:

A high school diploma/GED; computer skills required. A college degree preferred.

Experience : Must possess a minimum of two years’ experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years, two of which was full time in a patient activities program in a health care setting. Requires an understanding of the physical as well the mental needs of geriatric patients.

Position Summary : The Director of Activities reports to the Administrator and is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Activities in accordance with policies and procedures. Position requires compliance to guidelines offered by state, Federal and company regulations to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet , in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident is maintained.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Create, plan, organize and execute a variety of group activities for residents; to include social, mental, spiritual, physical programs 2. Create, organize and implement additional services to enhance the social, mental, educational quality of residents’ daily life; to include magazine subscriptions, Bookmobile visits, onsite library book rotation, community service information, obtaining contributions and/or donations for resident purpose, etc. 3. Coordinate volunteer opportunities to supplement activity execution, such as bible study, educational programs, craft leaders, party assistance, etc. 4. Plan at least two van outings per month – activities coordinator to drive using company van. 5. Maintain complete accountability for all purchases by turning in all receipts coded to the proper department and justifying expense. 6. Visit with residents and provide assistance with activities as necessary. 7. Develops and maintain a good rapport with all staff involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care with resident in relationship to activities.  Solicits advice from other managers concerning the on-going activities and ensure any adjustments to the activity schedule are made as needed. 9. Provide indirect supervision of volunteers.

Clinical/Technical Duties and Responsibilities : 1. Under the direction of the administrator, complete resident chart audits, ascertain information from/about residents to complete their official files. 2. May be asked to help with weighing residents, medication delivery intakes, etc. 3. Monitor departmental costs staying within pre-determined financial budget per month.

Resident Services and Satisfaction: 1. Fully understand all aspects of residents’ rights; maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Interact in a manner that promotes the emotional well-being of the resident. 2. Respond to patients and family member’s concerns with empathy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner. 3. Create, develop and distribute monthly activity calendar 4. Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance on conformity with dress code standards.

Professional Development: 1. Maintains industry knowledge by attending educational workshops or classes; reviewing related publications, establishing networks. 2. Attends in-service training. Physical Work Environment: Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and to exert 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical activity involves sitting, walking, standing, carrying, bending, lifting, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

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