Activity Director

Carespring•Hamilton, OH

13d

About The Position

The Activity Director oversees and implements the operations of the activity department at a skilled nursing facility. The role promotes the psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional well-being of residents, families, and staff. The director supervises activity staff, manages activity programming and documentation, coordinates resident and community events, and supports administrative, customer service, and staff-retention activities.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following criteria: have two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, including one full-time year in a patient activities program in a health care setting; be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist by a recognized accrediting body; qualify as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or have completed a state-approved activities certification course.
Be creative and outgoing and enjoy working with residents.

Responsibilities

Ensure the department provides appropriate and meaningful therapeutic group, one-to-one, and individual activities to meet residents’ specific needs.
Oversee activity-related resident care plans, progress notes, CAAs, and group and one-to-one documentation.
Recruit, interview, hire, and orient Activity Department team members, with the involvement or assistance of the Administrator.
Directly supervise activity assistants.
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and orienting volunteers.
Manage scheduling and staffing, including designees, assistants, payroll, performance evaluations, and counseling or discipline when necessary, consulting the Administrator as needed.
Attend administrative staff, QAPI, resident care-related, and quarterly staff meetings.
Oversee the Customer Service Survey process.
Oversee monthly Resident Council meetings and ensure appropriate follow-up on issues raised.
Advise and coordinate the Grievance Committee.
Communicate with other departments about activities and special events.
Coordinate special events for residents, families, employees, and community members, including programs and church services.
Coordinate private parties for residents at family request.
Organize “Into Lunches” and outings.
Schedule entertainment, special programs, and performing groups.
Coordinate food-related activities through dietary orders.
Plan and schedule the monthly activity calendar, including group activities, one-to-one activities, and theme weeks.
Ensure therapeutic group activities take place as scheduled.
Manage the activity checking account balance and prepare monthly budget forms.
Send special invitations and announcements to residents’ families for events and parties.
Coordinate voting for residents.
Drive the bus for resident activities.
Assist with coordinating the staff retention program.
Perform other duties specified by the Administrator.