Activities Director HCC

PruittHealth•Macon, GA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Director assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the provision of a program of activities designed to meet the interests and enhance the functional abilities and self-esteem of each Resident. This role involves managing employees to provide Recreation Services according to the facility’s philosophy. In collaboration with the Administrator, the Director allocates resources efficiently and economically to ensure each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well-being.

Requirements

Minimum two (2) years college education with courses in recreation, education, social work, other behavioral sciences or clinical services.
Two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, with one (1) year full-time employment in a resident activities program in a long term health care setting; or, One (1) year in a supervisory role within a recreation program.
Eligible for certification as therapeutic Recreation Specialist or as an Activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.

Nice To Haves

Qualified as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

Gathers information to design Recreation programs that meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.
Develops and provides individual and group activities for Residents that reflect interests of Residents, are offered at hours convenient to Residents (morning, afternoon, evening, weekend) that appeal to both men and women, take place in a variety of locations and include special seasonal events.
Monthly activities calendar given to each Resident.
Develops and implements effective procedures to ensure that all Residents are informed of upcoming activities.
Develops and updates Recreation Services policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and mission of the facility.
Participates in the development of the department budget.
Provides relevant financial information to Administrator regarding department financial needs and status.
Hires and retains qualified, competent staff to provide Recreation to attain or maintain highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well-being.
Conducts interviews.
Provides regular performance reviews.
Takes appropriate job actions.
Reviews job actions taken by subordinates to assure that staff meet qualification and performance standards and can perform all essential functions of the job.
Maintain current skills and knowledge through continuing education.
Applies information to job responsibilities.
Participates in fire and disaster drills.
In event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure Resident safety.
Plans and organizes Recreational Activities.
Produces a monthly activities calendar for Residents.
Produces a monthly “News & Views” Newsletter for the Residents, staff and waitlist.
Schedules monthly entertainment at Whitaker Glen (piano, singing groups, variety of musical entertainment).
Schedules monthly outings for the Residents (museums, plays, luncheons, tours, shopping).
Creates a monthly planning calendar for the activity assistant.
Encourages Residents to participate in activities daily.
Checks on the Residents (by request) with daily phone calls.
Schedules weekly grocery shopping.
Schedules weekly regular shopping and banking trips (department stores, malls, etc.).
Organizes an exercise program three days a week.
Organizes a yoga class one day a week.
Provides Residents with a weekly schedule of events as well as reminder flyers/notices when needed.
Supervises strength training program as needed.
Schedules a librarian two days a week.
Organizes bi-weekly Vesper services.
Organizes bi-weekly movies and provides snacks for Residents.
Sets-up bi-weekly bingo and provides prizes.
Provides a driver for a bi-weekly trip to Walmart.
Provides snacks and organizes a bi-weekly social hour for Residents to socialize.
Supervises Activities Assistant and Fitness Instructor.
Plans and organizes two travel trips a year (overnight trips with a chartered bus).
Plans and organizes an annual Spring Fling event.
Meets new Residents when they move in.
Purchases supplies for the Recreation Department as needed (bingo prizes, movie snacks, games, art supplies, movies, books, decorations, etc.).
Provides activities to promote socialization (yearly puzzle challenge, ice cream socials, Bingo, parties, movie night, vespers services, birthday dinner celebrations, entertainment, yearly Great Decisions class, presentations).
Acts as Librarian between Whitaker Glen and Wake County Library.