Activities Director

Stonebridge Conway • Conway, AR

6h

About The Position

The Activities Director develops, coordinates, implements, evaluates, and oversees activity and social programming designed to meet residents’ individual psychosocial needs and support staff social functions. The role supervises Life Enrichment Coordinators, volunteers, and other personnel involved in activities, and ensures programming and services are coordinated with resident needs, facility operations, and applicable requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one year of full-time experience in a resident activities program in a health care setting.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and job-related software, including word processing, graphics, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and provide strong leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities provided by Life Enrichment Coordinators, volunteers, and other responsible personnel, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, evaluating, and addressing performance and employee concerns.
• Train staff to drive the company vehicle when applicable.
• Schedule activities seven days a week at various times throughout the day and evening to maximize resident participation.
• Plan the following month’s activities and present the plan to the Administrator by the 15th of each month.
• Post monthly activity calendars reflecting residents’ schedules, choices, rights, cultural and religious interests, and the needs of different ages and genders; distribute individual calendars to residents.
• Design and provide activities that support residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and psychosocial needs and accommodate their functional levels, needs, and interests.
• Conduct at least one activity each day worked and mentor new staff in conducting activity programs.
• Create a written plan for each activity so staff and volunteers understand its goals and implementation.
• Complete assessments, MDS, and care plans, and gather information to develop appropriate activities.
• Attend interdisciplinary care conferences and communicate residents’ concerns and responses to interventions to team members and direct-care staff or the charge nurse.
• Ensure resident participation is recorded in resident records; write progress notes and review activity staff chart entries for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct daily rounds, observe activities, review records, and interview staff, residents, families, and Administration.
• Provide the Administrator with relevant information about department finances and needs.
• Coordinate external activity offerings and ensure staff supervision and assistance as needed.
• Support Resident and Family Councils and provide timely feedback after meetings.
• Inform residents about activities, encourage participation, and assist with escorting residents to and from activities.
• Maintain adequate activity supplies and coordinate volunteer programs, including volunteer orientation and supervision.
• Schedule adequate staff and volunteers to safely escort residents on community outings.
• Develop a staffing plan and recommend the number and types of activity personnel needed to the Administrator, consistent with resident needs and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Participate in, coordinate, and support employee-focused social functions.
• Participate actively in the long-term care survey process and facility committees as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Bonus opportunities and employee recognition
• Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED