Activities Director-H

PACS

About The Position

The Activities Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Activity Department’s overall operation in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines. The role ensures an ongoing, resident-centered activities program that reflects each resident’s assessed interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. The position coordinates activities and resident care planning, maintains communication with employees, residents, families, community members, and government agencies, and participates in facility meetings, surveys, and quality-improvement work. The Activities Director also assists with supervision and management of activity staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Activity Director certification.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct resident-centered activities for the facility.
Keep current with applicable 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 facility interests and the services and needs of residents and families.
Participate in surveys conducted by authorized government agencies.
Help review and develop plans of correction for activity deficiencies found 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 plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.
Participate in discharge planning and in the development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
Help arrange resident transportation when necessary, including for outings, appointments, and discharge.
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 take part in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading, and provide materials as needed, including Braille reading materials or audiobooks when appropriate.
Ensure activity progress notes accurately describe the services provided and each resident’s response.
Assist with the overall supervision and management of activity staff.