Activities Director

About the role

Beaver Dam Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and enhancing the quality of life for every resident. We are seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative Activities Director to lead our Activities Department.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive activity program that meets the individualized interests and needs of residents.
• Complete resident activity assessments and develop individualized activity care plans.
• Ensure activity programming supports residents with varying levels of cognitive and physical functioning, including those living with dementia.
• Maintain a monthly activity calendar that includes group, individual, evening, weekend, and holiday programming.
• Supervise, mentor, and schedule Activity Department staff.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and community organizations.
• Develop relationships with local entertainers, schools, churches, and community groups to enhance programming.
• Cookordinator transportation and planning for community outings when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident participation, preferences, and progress in accordance with facility policy.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and communicate concerns to nursing and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations related to activity programming.
• Manage the department budget, maintain inventory, and order activity supplies and equipment as needed.
• Decorate the facility for holidays, birthdays, and special events to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Foster a culture of dignity, independence, inclusion, and resident choice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Certification as an Activity Director or eligibility to obtain certification is preferred.
• Previous experience in long-term care, assisted living, or senior services is preferred.
• Supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing activity programming in long-term care is required.
• Experience working with residents living with dementia is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate residents, staff, volunteers, and families are required.
• Creative, energetic, compassionate, and resident-focused skills are required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic medical records, are required.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and assist residents throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to push wheelchairs and transport residents safely throughout the facility.
• Ability to participate in indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to perform essential job functions safely.