Activity Director

SLP Operations, LLC•Gainesville, TX

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Activities Director develops, coordinates, and implements activity programs for the personal enjoyment and benefit of the residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards to ensure the spiritual, emotional, recreational, and social needs of residents are met on an individual basis. Coordinate and follow a calendar of activities based on the residents’ recreational needs including arranging, scheduling and supervising activities including games, plays, parties, sewing, picnics, shopping, walking, reading, movies, trips, puzzles, grooming, gardening, group discussions, crafts, art, and other forms of recreation. Physically transport residents to/from rooms as required and encourage resident participation in activities. Responsible for the care, storage and safekeeping of facility recreational equipment and developing and maintaining a system for resident use of recreational equipment. Responsible for recruitment, selection, orientation and daily supervision of activity staff and volunteers in conjunction with the Administrator. Record and report resident participation in clinical charts and prepare, review and update plans for each resident for surveys as required and needed to identify and update activities for the residents’ personal well-being. Identify and monitor social, recreational, and emotional needs of residents through routine interviews, visits and consultations with the resident, facility personnel and family members and promptly report to appropriate nursing authority any changes in resident conditions. Ensure established safety rules and regulations are always observed and promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions and/or equipment to the Administrator. Participate in in-service training to maintain skills competence, as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, the qualifications outlined in the state and federal regulations.
Must be able to relate positively to residents and families and work cooperatively with other employees.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance, capable of working evenings and/or weekends and overtime hours, as necessary.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without accommodation): Walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to read and write, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with residents, families, personnel, vendors and consultants, ability to remain calm under stress.
Must meet all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
Must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates, and implements activity programs for the personal enjoyment and benefit of the residents
Coordinate and follow a calendar of activities based on the residents’ recreational needs
Arrange, schedule and supervise activities including games, plays, parties, sewing, picnics, shopping, walking, reading, movies, trips, puzzles, grooming, gardening, group discussions, crafts, art, and other forms of recreation
Physically transport residents to/from rooms as required and encourage resident participation in activities
Responsible for the care, storage and safekeeping of facility recreational equipment and developing and maintaining a system for resident use of recreational equipment
Responsible for recruitment, selection, orientation and daily supervision of activity staff and volunteers in conjunction with the Administrator
Record and report resident participation in clinical charts and prepare, review and update plans for each resident for surveys as required and needed to identify and update activities for the residents’ personal well-being
Identify and monitor social, recreational, and emotional needs of residents through routine interviews, visits and consultations with the resident, facility personnel and family members and promptly report to appropriate nursing authority any changes in resident conditions
Ensure established safety rules and regulations are always observed and promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions and/or equipment to the Administrator
Participate in in-service training to maintain skills competence, as necessary
Other duties as assigned