Registered Activity Director

Job Description

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Activities

SUPERVISOR: Administrator and Corporate Activity Designee

Summary

The purpose of the Registered Activity Director position is to develop and carry out activities that enhance the residents' quality of life. The Activity Department orchestrates group, individual, and one-on-one activities. Activity programs operate within established policies and procedures as well as budgets. The goal of the Activity Department is to maintain self- confidence in residents, provide a sense of community, encourage socialization, improve physical and mental using mental and sensory stimulations, encourage participation is leisure activities, and develop a plan of care to improve and/or maintain each residents' psychosocial well-being.

Job Duties

The following represents the essential functions of the Registered Activity Director's role. This list is intended to be a general description of duties and responsibilities; however, it is subject to change according to the needs of the facility determined by the Administrator and/or Corporate Designee.

• The Registered Activity Director will develop the Activity Department's programs.
• The Registered Activity Director will be a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT Team).
• The Registered Activity Director will participate in Daily QA (Morning) Meetings, Monthly or Quarterly QA meetings, Safety Meetings, Care Plan Meetings, Resident Council Meetings, in-service training, and continuing education as directed by or Administrator and/or Corporate Designee. The RAD may also assist in organizing Family Council and invite guests to Resident Council meetings per the request of the residents.
• The Registered Activity Director will complete resident assessments with supporting documentation when needed and do so timely.
• The Registered Activity Director will take resident photos upon admission and gain insight to details about the resident so that activities can coordinate activities that will be important to the resident.
• The Registered Activity Director will identify needs and concerns recognized during assessments and assist in the development of an activity plan designed to address those individual needs of the resident.
• The Registered Activity Director will document resident activity participation.
• The Registered Activity Director will work to develop meaningful activities designed to meet the needs and interests of all residents.
• The Registered Activity Director will make introductory visits with new residents within timeframe allotted by the Administrator or within 24 business hours.
• The Registered Activity Director will lead and assist with group activities, individual activities, and/or one-on-one activities, including activities for residents who are bed bound, cognitively impaired, and residents with behaviors. Some activities may take place on holidays, weekends, or after hours.
• The Registered Activity Director will ensure Monthly Activity Calendars are posted in residents' rooms and in a conspicuous area timely each month.
• The Registered Activity Director will produce the activity calendar, facility newsletters, and social media posts within the given deadlines. Social media posts should be quality and proper while representing the values of Legacy. Social media consents are required for all residents before posting.
• The Registered Activity Director will oversee the Volunteer Program.
• The Registered Activity Director will participate in community events and/or special marketing projects when requested.
• The Registered Activity Director will be expected to participate in emergency situations that require evacuation or sheltering- in-place.
• The Registered Activity Director will evaluate the effectiveness of the activity programs and take initiative to try new methods and use best practices.
• The Registered Activity Director will make facility rounds to be visible and available to the residents, visitors, and staff.
• The Registered Activity Director will participate in Ambassador Rounds program as assigned.
• The Registered Activity Director will oversee the performance of the Assistant Activity Director and evaluate it offering constructive criticism and compliments.
• The Registered Activity Director may attend new hire orientation program when requested to greet and brief new co-workers on the function of the Activity Department.
• Must act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community.
• Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors.
• Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock will not be permitted at any time or for any reason.
• Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan.
• Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
• These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations which will be reviewed in the evaluation process. Supervisor may edit, alter, add to, or exclude duties and responsibilities based on the needs of the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/ REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma
• Experience in Long-Term care setting preferred but not required.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registered Activity Director certification preferred but not required.