Activity Director

Cardinal Senior Living LLC•Bloomfield, MI

25d

About The Position

Purpose: Responsible to coordinate and implement the activities program to meets the interests of the residents of the facility, while working with other members of the inter-departmental team to ensure all resident needs are met. This individual leads the Activities Assistants and reports directly to the Administrator. Essential Functions- Job Duties: The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following duties: 1. Creates monthly activities calendar and implements daily activities with assistance and input from residents; distributes calendars to all residents, including those who are newly admitted. 2. Visits with all residents, including newly admitted residents, to find out what their activity ideas and suggestions are. 3. Communicates with staff members regarding resident needs and coordinates efforts to improve programs while minimizing problematic situations. 4. Adheres to all facility and governmental regulations documenting attendance, progress and all pertinent information. Maintains accurate records of activity participation, hydration, etc., utilizing the appropriate forms. Completes activity assessments for residents as needed. 5. Coordinates and schedules volunteer services. 6. Coordinates various outings in the community, including shopping trips, shows, and lunches/dinners. 7. Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of residents’ attendance at activities. 8. Maintains effective communication with families and nursing staff, in order to provide appropriate activities to residents. 9. Audits supplies needed within the department. Works within the department’s budget for supplies, entertainment & labor costs. 10. Updates Activities Bulletin Boards on regular basis, including the posting of sign-up sheets for outings and trips and the making of signs to announce events and programs. 11. Makes appropriate announcements to residents to ensure they are aware of activities; encourages maximum resident participation in activities 12. Works a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the activities department. 13. Maintains employee templates and schedule in OnShift including reviewing employee request offs and posts schedule in OnShift 14. All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Secondary Functions- Job Duties: The following are secondary to the essential functions listed above: 1. Attend and participates in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate. Completes competency evaluations for training as required by the state or as assigned by their immediate supervisor, HR Director, or Executive Director. 2. Participates in continuing education programs as applicable. 3. Promotes and encourages successful outcome of resident activities, both group and individual. 4. Follow all applicable state regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License
Must be at least 25 years of age.
Current CPR & First Aide Certification
Must be able to perform tasks such as reading, writing, and understanding English.
Ability to lift, bend, stoop, push, pull or transport residents, supplies or furniture up to 50 pounds; may ask for assistance if needed.
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to efficiently work in a multi-task/duty environment.
Must be organized and detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

Two(2) years experience planning/organizing activity programs
Two(2) years demonstrated knowledge of the methods and techniques of motivating the elderly

Responsibilities

Creates monthly activities calendar and implements daily activities with assistance and input from residents; distributes calendars to all residents, including those who are newly admitted.
Visits with all residents, including newly admitted residents, to find out what their activity ideas and suggestions are.
Communicates with staff members regarding resident needs and coordinates efforts to improve programs while minimizing problematic situations.
Adheres to all facility and governmental regulations documenting attendance, progress and all pertinent information. Maintains accurate records of activity participation, hydration, etc., utilizing the appropriate forms. Completes activity assessments for residents as needed.
Coordinates and schedules volunteer services.
Coordinates various outings in the community, including shopping trips, shows, and lunches/dinners.
Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of residents’ attendance at activities.
Maintains effective communication with families and nursing staff, in order to provide appropriate activities to residents.
Audits supplies needed within the department. Works within the department’s budget for supplies, entertainment & labor costs.
Updates Activities Bulletin Boards on regular basis, including the posting of sign-up sheets for outings and trips and the making of signs to announce events and programs.
Makes appropriate announcements to residents to ensure they are aware of activities; encourages maximum resident participation in activities
Works a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the activities department.
Maintains employee templates and schedule in OnShift including reviewing employee request offs and posts schedule in OnShift
All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Attend and participates in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate. Completes competency evaluations for training as required by the state or as assigned by their immediate supervisor, HR Director, or Executive Director.
Participates in continuing education programs as applicable.
Promotes and encourages successful outcome of resident activities, both group and individual.
Follow all applicable state regulations.