About The Position
The Certified Activities Director plans, organizes, develops, directs, implements, and evaluates the facility’s resident-centered activities program. The program must comply with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate standards and be designed to meet residents’ interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs, based on comprehensive assessments. The position also assists with supervision and management of activity staff and collaborates with residents, families, employees, government agencies, and community members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Activity Director certification.
- Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as 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 is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct resident-centered activities for the facility.
- Stay informed about current 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 help meet the needs and best interests of residents, the community, and the facility.
- Participate in community planning related to the facility’s interests, services, and the needs of residents and families.
- Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies.
- Assist in reviewing and developing plans of correction for activity deficiencies found during survey inspections, and provide a written copy of the report to the Administrator.
- Participate in regular meetings, including General Staff, Department Head, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, TEAM, Infection Control, Safety Committee, Marketing, Family, and Resident Council meetings.
- Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing plans to correct identified quality deficiencies.
- Participate in discharge planning and in the development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
- Assist with arranging transportation for residents, 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 residents to take part in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading; provide materials as needed, including Braille reading materials or audiobooks when appropriate.
- Ensure activity progress notes are informative and describe the services provided and residents’ responses.
- Assist with the overall supervision and management of activity staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
