Activity Director

Principal Responsibilities: CLINICAL

• Plans and implements activities (therapeutic and purposeful) for all Residents in accordance with Federal, State and facility requirements.
• Completes, in writing, a comprehensive assessment of each Resident’s past and present leisure interests, physical, psychosocial and activity-related needs. Completes required documentation in health record in accordance with Federal, State and facility requirements.
• Develops care plans based on assessed interests and preferences of each Resident, adapted to current level of functioning.
• Attends and actively participates in care plan meetings, and other IDT meetings as needed.
• Maintains timely progress notes specific to Residents’ activity plans in health records. Notes will be written at least quarterly – more often if necessary.
• Completes M.D.S. assessment and annual assessment note in a timely manner.
• Directs the Activity Program as printed and posted. Provides supervision for Residents during programs. This may be accomplished through assigning responsibility to a qualified individual.
• Assists Residents in personalizing their rooms.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Maintains written records of Residents’ attendance at activities (this includes room visit/1:1 documentation), and other related lists andinventories.
• Decorates the Center to reflect current season or holiday.
• Maintains inventory or departmental supplies and equipment.
• Participates in meetings, in-services, and training as required.
• Documents, in writing, contact with community agencies, organizations and churches.
• Meets with consultants as required.
• Participates in promotional and marketing plans
• Coordinates volunteer program. This includes recruiting, screening, orienting, training and supervision of volunteers.
• Implements Because We Care Program.

SUPERVISORY

• Meets department work goals through assignment of staff.
• Monitors staff performance through coaching, praising and recognizing effective performance, or takes progressive disciplinary action after coaching as needed.
• Evaluates quality and quantity of department services accomplished by staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or related area. Should be licensed or registered either nationally or by the State in which practicing; or
• Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1,1990; or
• Two year’s experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program ; or
• Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
• Successfully complete a state-approved training course.
• Written and verbal English communication skills required for business.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected.