Activities Director

PACS

2d•$25 - $27

About The Position

Hearthstone Senior Living is seeking an Activities Director for its assisted living and independent living communities. The role plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Activity Department’s operations in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines. The goal is to provide an ongoing resident-centered activities program that reflects each resident’s assessment, interests, and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. The director develops and evaluates programming, including a monthly schedule of outings, group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents. The role communicates with residents, families, employees, support personnel, agencies, and the public; contributes to care planning, assessments, discharge planning, surveys, and quality-improvement work; and assists with supervising and managing activity staff. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of long-term care experience is preferred. AHCA/NCAL or NAAP certification, or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification, is also preferred. The stated wage range is $25.00–$27.00 per hour, plus full-time benefits with PACS.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and specified visual perception and focus abilities.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a long-term care facility.
A certificate from AHCA/NCAL or NAAP, or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification.
Experience developing engaging programming for residents.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct resident-centered activities for the facility.
Stay informed about current federal and state regulations and professional standards.
Communicate with employees at all levels, residents, families, support personnel, government agencies and personnel, and the public to help meet the needs and best interests of residents, the community, and the facility.
Participate in community planning related to the facility’s interests and resident and family services and needs.
Participate in surveys conducted by authorized government agencies.
Assist in reviewing and developing plans of correction for activity deficiencies identified during survey inspections, and provide a written copy of the report to the Administrator.
Participate in regular General Staff, Department Head, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Safety Committee, Marketing, Family, and Resident Council meetings.
Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing action plans to correct identified quality deficiencies.
Participate in discharge planning and in developing and implementing activity care plans and resident assessments.
Assist in arranging resident transportation for outings, appointments, or discharge, as needed.
Develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading, and provide materials as needed, including Braille or audiobooks where appropriate.
Ensure charted activity progress notes describe the services provided and the resident’s response.
Assist with supervision and management of activity staff.