Activity Director

PACS

About The Position

The Activity Director plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Activity Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines. The position ensures an ongoing, resident-centered activities program designed to address each resident’s interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs, in accordance with comprehensive assessments. The role works with residents, families, facility employees, support personnel, government agencies, and the community; contributes to resident assessments and care planning; and helps supervise activity staff. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Activity Director certification. One year of long-term care facility experience is preferred.

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 fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 support residents’ needs and the interests of the community and facility.
Participate in community planning related to the facility’s interests and the services and needs of residents and families.
Participate in surveys conducted by authorized government agencies.
Help review and develop 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 actions to correct identified quality deficiencies.
Participate in discharge planning and in developing and implementing activity care plans and resident assessments.
Help arrange resident transportation, including for outings, appointments, and discharge.
Develop a monthly activity schedule that includes outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
Encourage self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading, and provide appropriate materials, including Braille reading materials or audiobooks when appropriate.
Ensure activity progress notes describe the services provided and residents’ responses.
Assist with supervision and management of activity staff.