Activities Director

HallKeen Assisted Living Communities•Chicopee, MA

53d

About The Position

The Activities Director plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs an activities and recreation program for facility residents in accordance with applicable state regulations. The position supports residents’ spiritual, emotional, recreational, and social needs on an individual basis. The Activities Director works with administration, resident care staff, other departments, residents, families, volunteers, and community agencies to provide and maintain appropriate activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; three to six months of related experience and/or training; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education or experience.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Must complete a criminal background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation.
Must provide medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming freedom from communicable disease, including TB, at hire and annually thereafter.
Physically able to move at least 20 pounds without assistance.
Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
Physically able to push and pull activity equipment and furnishings.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in therapeutic recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility’s activities programs.
Meet with administration, resident care staff, and related departments to plan activities.
Maintain working relationships with facility departments and outside community agencies to support activities programs that meet residents’ needs.
Assist with and participate in regularly scheduled orientation and in-service training programs.
Interview residents and families as needed, and involve families in activity planning when possible.
Arrange transportation and escorts for field trips and visits to other facilities whenever possible.
Encourage hobbies and crafts, providing materials consistent with residents’ financial status and the departmental budget.
Record and maintain activity progress notes and records of resident activities.
Prepare and post an activities schedule and keep the Orientation Board current.
Maintain confidentiality of pertinent resident care information and protect resident rights.
Organize and maintain a Volunteer Program.
Immediately report changes in residents’ conditions to the resident care department and report accidents or incidents.
Schedule outside activities and groups for residents.
Provide facility tours and explain admission procedures to prospective residents and family members as needed.
Make daily rounds to ensure residents’ well-being.
Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
Develop a periodic facility newsletter.
Review complaints and make necessary oral or written reports to the Executive Director.
Recommend departmental equipment and supply needs to the Executive Director.
Distribute residents’ mail.