Registered Activity Director

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation•Cameron, TX

12d

About The Position

The purpose of the Registered Activity Director position is to develop and carry out activities that enhance the residents' quality of life. The Activity Department orchestrates group, individual, and one-on-one activities. Activity programs operate within established policies and procedures as well as budgets. The goal of the Activity Department is to maintain self- confidence in residents, provide a sense of community, encourage socialization, improve physical and mental using mental and sensory stimulations, encourage participation is leisure activities, and develop a plan of care to improve and/or maintain each residents' psychosocial well-being.

Requirements

Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.
High School diploma

Nice To Haves

Experience in Long-Term care setting preferred but not required.
Registered Activity Director certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop the Activity Department's programs.
Be a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT Team).
Participate in Daily QA (Morning) Meetings, Monthly or Quarterly QA meetings, Safety Meetings, Care Plan Meetings, Resident Council Meetings, in-service training, and continuing education as directed by or Administrator and/or Corporate Designee.
Complete resident assessments with supporting documentation when needed and do so timely.
Take resident photos upon admission and gain insight to details about the resident so that activities can coordinate activities that will be important to the resident.
Identify needs and concerns recognized during assessments and assist in the development of an activity plan designed to address those individual needs of the resident.
Document resident activity participation.
Work to develop meaningful activities designed to meet the needs and interests of all residents.
Make introductory visits with new residents within timeframe allotted by the Administrator or within 24 business hours.
Lead and assist with group activities, individual activities, and/or one-on-one activities, including activities for residents who are bed bound, cognitively impaired, and residents with behaviors. Some activities may take place on holidays, weekends, or after hours.
Ensure Monthly Activity Calendars are posted in residents' rooms and in a conspicuous area timely each month.
Produce the activity calendar, facility newsletters, and social media posts within the given deadlines.
Oversee the Volunteer Program.
Participate in community events and/or special marketing projects when requested.
Participate in emergency situations that require evacuation or sheltering- in-place.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the activity programs and take initiative to try new methods and use best practices.
Make facility rounds to be visible and available to the residents, visitors, and staff.
Participate in Ambassador Rounds program as assigned.
Oversee the performance of the Assistant Activity Director and evaluate it offering constructive criticism and compliments.
Attend new hire orientation program when requested to greet and brief new co-workers on the function of the Activity Department.
Act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community.
Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors.
Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
Clocks in and out for all working/training hours.
Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan.
Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.