Activity Director

SLP Operations, LLC•Conroe, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Activities Director develops, coordinates, and implements activity programs for residents’ personal enjoyment and benefit, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards. The role ensures residents’ spiritual, emotional, recreational, and social needs are met individually. The Activities Director coordinates a calendar of recreational activities, encourages resident participation, and transports residents to and from rooms as needed. The director oversees recreational equipment and supervises activity staff and volunteers in conjunction with the Administrator. The position also records resident participation, prepares and updates resident activity plans, monitors residents’ social, recreational, and emotional needs, and reports changes in resident conditions to appropriate nursing authorities. The position is based in a long-term care facility with residents who have varying levels of care needs. Work may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts. Weekly minimum hours depend on facility size: at least 30 hours in facilities with 60 or more residents, and at least 20 hours in facilities with fewer than 60 residents.

Requirements

Must possess or be eligible to obtain the qualifications outlined in state and federal regulations.
Ability to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and collaborate with employees at all levels.
Ability to maintain consistent attendance and willingness to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
Must comply with local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
Adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and implement activity programs that address residents’ individual spiritual, emotional, recreational, and social needs.
Coordinate and follow a calendar of activities based on residents’ recreational needs, including arranging, scheduling, and supervising activities.
Physically transport residents to and from rooms as required and encourage their participation in activities.
Care for, store, and safeguard facility recreational equipment, and maintain a system for resident use of the equipment.
Recruit, select, orient, and provide daily supervision to activity staff and volunteers in conjunction with the Administrator.
Record and report resident participation in clinical charts and prepare, review, and update resident plans for surveys and personal well-being.
Identify and monitor residents’ social, recreational, and emotional needs through interviews, visits, and consultations with residents, facility personnel, and family members.
Promptly report changes in resident conditions to appropriate nursing authorities.
Ensure safety rules and regulations are observed, and promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe or hazardous conditions, and equipment to the Administrator.
Participate in in-service training as necessary to maintain skills competence.
Perform other duties as assigned.