Activities Director

About the role

The primary purpose of this job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, or established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Activity consultant, to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Reports to: Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, or established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Activity consultant.
• Assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and remain calm during emergency situations.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing activity services in nursing care facilities.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess leadership abilities and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to complete all other duties as assigned by facility administrator or designee.