Activities Director Long Term Care
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About The Position
Ayden Healthcare of Waterville is currently hiring an Activities Director. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and implement activities on the units and on community outings, adhering to current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as facility-established policies and procedures. The Activities Director is responsible for ensuring that an ongoing program of activities is designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being of each resident, in accordance with comprehensive assessments. The Activities Director will develop relationships with patients, residents, and their families, creating an activity program based on identified interests while complying with all Federal and State regulations for Activities. This role includes supervision and evaluation of the Activity Assistant and Activity Aides, as well as responsibility for scheduling and payroll monitoring of the Activity Department. The Activities Director will also complete and oversee all required documentation, including the MDS, RAPs, care plans, interest surveys, and progress notes. In collaboration with the Activity Assistant, the Activities Director will be involved in hiring, orientation, supervision, and ensuring yearly completion of 10 contact hours of training for the Activity Assistants. The role also includes overseeing the development and evaluation of programming and calendar development based on resident interests and functioning. The Activities Director will assist with budget development, oversee expenses, and manage the purchase of supplies for programming. Additionally, the position involves planning and evaluating community outings, organizing large social events for major holidays, and implementing a 1:1 Visiting Program for residents unable to engage in group programming. Participation in care plan meetings and facility and department meetings is also required, along with assisting in the dining room and ensuring compliance with regulations related to Resident Council.
