Activity Director

Duties and Responsibilities The Activities Director performs duties involving the planning and implementation of an activity program which meets physical, mental and psychosocial needs and interests of residents. Key job duties and responsibilities include: Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures. Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Unit Manager. Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information. Report to work on time and as scheduled. Plan and implement activities to meet residents’ specific needs, including large groups, small groups, and individual participation. Create monthly activity calendar. Create and track activity participation sheets. Maintain documentation as required by State and Federal regulations. Input on Minimum Data Set, participation in plan of care and other assessments and updates; deliver residents mail, newsletters and other Facility information. Coordinate recruitment, retention and involvement of volunteers with residents. Coordinate community involvement in the Facility. Plan staff functions and activities to increase staff morale. Monitor personal and staff compliance to all State and Federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous material and fire safety. Help coordinate restorative programs that enhance the residents’ lives and allow them to reach their highest practical level of physical and psycho-social well-being. Monitor personal and staff compliance to Residents’ Rights. Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements Key job/physical requirements include: Regular worksite attendance. Activity Director certification, preferred. Basic computer skills. Motor vehicle operation for business purposes as per company policy. English language proficiency. Work beyond normal hours, weekends and holidays when necessary. Assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Perform essential position functions with reasonable accommodation. Use transfer/gait belt or assistance when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 lbs. Primary Physical Requirements Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently. Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Rarely. Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Not required. Lift over 50 lbs: Not required. Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently. Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Rarely. Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Not required. Carry over 50 lbs: Not required. Reach above shoulder height: Frequently. Reach at shoulder height: Frequently. Reach below shoulder height: Frequently. Push/Pull: Frequently. Hand Manipulation Grasping: Frequently. Handling: Constantly. Torquing: Rarely. Fingering: Constantly. Other Physical Considerations Twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing are required. Employees may be required to operate an automobile and various equipment. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the Facility. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable adequate functioning for job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr