Activity Director

California Post-Acute Care•Lynwood, CA

About The Position

The Activity Director supports the facility by planning, implementing, and evaluating resident activities in coordination with the interdisciplinary team. The role assesses each resident’s activity needs, interests, abilities, limitations, and strengths, then provides varied individual and group programs intended to meet those needs. The director also coordinates with nursing staff, families, community organizations, and other facility staff; maintains activity calendars and documentation; and helps ensure residents can participate in appropriate recreational, social, and religious activities.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, direct, and evaluate activity programs to meet residents’ assessed needs.
Interview residents and families privately as needed, explain activity programs, and involve them in activity planning when possible.
Assess each resident’s activity needs, including background, interests, abilities, physical and mental limitations, and strengths.
Maintain a current activity schedule for each resident.
Coordinate with the Nurse to help residents select activities in compliance with physician orders.
Maintain contact with residents’ families and provide non-medical progress reports as needed.
Develop a monthly activity calendar with a variety of activities and ensure it is posted or distributed by the first of the month.
Post calendar changes in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Conduct or supervise group and one-on-one activities.
Provide adapted materials for residents with impairments, including Braille reading material, tapes, and records.
Assist with library services in cooperation with the local library.
Schedule movies, plan parties, and provide games for residents.
Visit residents confined to bed and assist them with tasks such as writing letters, running errands, and making appointments as needed.
Encourage hobbies and provide materials appropriate to residents’ financial status and the department budget.
Encourage participation in religious activities, including services, reading materials, and chaplain visits.
Check that supplies and equipment needed for scheduled activities are available, and order them from approved vendors within budgetary parameters.
Observe changes in residents’ conditions and report them to the Nurse immediately.
Complete accurate, informative, and descriptive documentation in accordance with company policies, procedures, and government regulations.
Participate in discharge planning when appropriate.
Participate in community planning related to facility interests and resident and family services and needs.
Arrange exhibits or sales of resident-made articles when appropriate.
Make appointments for residents as needed.
Help arrange transportation for field trips and visits to other facilities when necessary.
Consult with staff members, community agencies, and others to address residents’ needs and problems through activity or social service programs.
Maintain effective working relationships with medical professionals and health-related facilities and organizations.