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ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

____________________________________________________________________________ The purpose of this position is to develop and implement an activity program in compliance with the State and Federal requirements to meet residents' individual psychosocial needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

o Must be certified as an Activity director from a State approved program.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

o Skilled at organizing various duties. o Must be flexible and able to handle change easily and professionally. o Must have the ability to listen to others and be creative in meeting those needs. o Maintain a positive attitude. o Communicate with residents, families and staff in a professional and tactful manner. o Be a role model of professionalism and teamwork. o Completion of secondary education and must be able to read and write in a legible and understandable manner. o Experience with the geriatric patient and the long-term care setting. o Must maintain regular attendance. Must be flexible in work hours to offer adequate representation at events. o Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required. o Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB

(with or without assistance): Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing and pulling, fine hand coordination, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions; ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and consultants; and the ability to remain calm under stress.

RESPONSIBILITIES

o Plan, schedule and implement a program of individual and group activities based on residents' individual needs. Including but not limited to creating a monthly activity calendar and posting calendars in resident preferred areas timely. o Assess and complete the sections of the MDS assigned completely, timely and accurately. o Use the resident assessment protocols (RAPs) to determine whether to proceed to care planning for concerns related to a resident's activity program needs. o Gather data and document required assessments. o Identify and document in the residents' care plan, the activity interests, needs, and concerns of the resident. o Document and maintain an activity participation records for each resident. o Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and attend resident care conferences. o Provide in-service education programs and attend all in-service sessions relating to Activity Program. o Recruit, schedule and supervise volunteers. o Organize and schedule community events related to residents' interests. o Plan, schedule and implement room visits and in-room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms. Document the in-room visits o Plan, schedule and implement activities for residents who prefer to direct their own activity program and make accessible supplies for those activities. o Plan, schedule and implement indoor and outdoor activity programs. o Assess needs and maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs. o Observe infection control procedures related to the Activity Program, including identification related to residents not appropriate to attend out-of-the room activity programs for health reasons. o Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision. o Follow all facility policies and procedures. o Follow Residents Rights policies at all times. o To perform other duties as requested by management

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person