Activity Director

Purpose

To provide the best quality of life and engaging daily activities to residents as a group or on an individual basis. Meeting physically, socially, mentally, emotionally and spiritually and needs of the residents. Present a safe, positive, caring and professional image at all times.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and implement quality activities
• Prepare the monthly activities calendar
• Update the activity board
• Maintain required files for life enrichment documentation
• Hire, train, schedule and maintain a qualified staff
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers
• Budget
• Current and new resident activity assessments
• Care plan for resident activity levels
• Create and maintain relationships with residents and their families
• Attend resident council meetings
• Schedule, plan and prepare for special events and resident outings

Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare the newsletter
• Purchase supplies as needed
• Thank you cards and other correspondence
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Mail delivery for resident banking services
• Community relations
• Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Director
• Orders flowers for new resident, birthdays, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

In charge of the Life Engagement coordinators, assistants and volunteers.

Educational Requirements

• Degree in Recreational Therapy, specialty courses certified locally and nationally
• Experience in long term care

Work Experience

• Prior experience in planning and executing daily activities and long term care plans
• Experience working and communicating with dementia, Alzheimer’s, handicapped patients and worked with a geriatric population
• Supervisory experience a must

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively with residents, staff, customers on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting

Physical Demands

• Physical work may include lifting up to 50 lbs., stooping, pulling, carrying, twisting, bending, walking, pushing and standing to perform all aspects of the job on a day-to-day basis

Additional Information

• Must be able to work in a team player environment, multi-task, detailed orientated person, organized and follow through skills
• Must have a high level of communication skills to interact with residents, families and staff