Activities Director

PACS

8d•$23 - $25

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 and regulations. The role ensures an ongoing, resident-centered activities program that reflects each resident’s interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs, as identified through comprehensive assessment. The position also assists with supervising and managing activity staff, communicating with residents, families, employees, support personnel, agencies, and the public, and participating in facility planning, assessments, quality initiatives, and surveys. The stated pay range is $23–$25 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Activity Director certification.
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 mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
One year of long-term care facility experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

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 residents’ and the facility’s needs and interests.
Participate in community planning related to the facility and the services and needs of residents and families.
Participate in surveys conducted by authorized government agencies.
Assist with reviewing and developing plans of correction for activity deficiencies identified during surveys and provide a written copy to the Administrator.
Participate in regular General Staff, Department Head, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Safety Committee, Marketing, Family Council, and Resident Council meetings.
Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee with 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, including for outings, appointments, and discharge when necessary.
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 pursue self-initiated activities, hobbies, crafts, and reading, and provide appropriate materials, including Braille or audiobooks when needed.
Ensure activity progress notes describe the services provided and each resident’s response.
Assist with the overall supervision and management of activity staff.