Activities Director

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans, executes and evaluates a diversified activity program which meets the varied needs and interests of individual residents.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates Activities Assistants, volunteers, etc.
• Affirms that each resident’s activity program is consistent with Plan of Care established by resident and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation according to Medicare/Medicaid certification standards.
• Participates in resident care conferences.
• Identifies and uses community resources consistent with interests and needs of residents.
• Collaborates with staff relating to the activity program giving appropriate directions and feedback.
• Recruits community volunteers for resident involvement activities; coordinates scheduling and supervises their activities.
• Plans and/or attends department specific and facility-wide in-service education.
• Maintains professional development relationship with local area professional groups in similar field.
• Accomplishes all tasks and responsibilities of Activity Services in compliance with state licensure department, federal Medicaid and Medicare certification and other state and federal licensure and certification body rules and regulations.
• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of the same.
• Respects and maintains residents’ dignity, individuality, privacy and confidentiality, knowledgeable of Residents’ Rights.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years in a health care setting.
• Completion and certificate of a State approved Activity Therapy Training Program.
• Must be willing to participate in continuing education and have an understanding of health related problems and the normal aging process.
• Works well with all residents in the facility and their families.
• Certificate or diploma as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred.