Activities Director

The Manor at Blue Water Bay•Niceville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to direct the operations of the activities department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established facility policies and procedures as established by the facility.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum a 10th grade education.
Must be supervised by qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed or certified by the state.

Responsibilities

Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
Ensure that activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident’s response to the service.
Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting.
Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility as appointed.
Facilitate activities as directed (i.e., setting up necessary equipment and supplies, escorting residents to and from activities area and providing instruction).
Supervise and assist residents engaged in scheduled activities as necessary.
Make routine visits to in-room residents and assist them by writing letters, running errands, making appointments and providing assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.
Observe and document resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement in facility activities.
Interview residents or family members to obtain activities information.
Involve the resident/family in planning activity programs when possible.
Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Activity Assistant.
Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
Assist in making appointments for the resident as requested.
Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents.
Assist with arranging transportation for activities trips when necessary.
Others as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed by the Activity Director.
Assist in developing activities-related interventions in resident care plans as appropriate.
Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of his/her plan of care.
Follow the care plan in providing daily activities for the resident.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
Assist in developing volunteer activities assignments.
Report all incidents/accidents immediately.
Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions/equipment immediately.
Follow all established safety and ergonomics policies and procedures.
Participate in Life Safety Code and emergency preparedness and response drills.
Follow facility infection prevention and control practices at all times.
Report missing/illegible labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) to your supervisor.
Assist in preparing activities rooms/areas for scheduled activity programs.
Assist in cleaning up activities areas after completing activity functions.
Recommend to your supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the activities department.
Operate activities equipment safely and efficiently.
Assist in the moving/arranging of equipment/supplies to assure that activities areas are ready for scheduled activity functions.
Assist in the development of the department’s budget.
Purchase department supplies as directed.
Works beyond normal working hours on weekends and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities.