Activities Director

Activities Director

The Activities Director is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of an activities and recreation program for facility residents in accordance with current/existing state regulatory agencies. Assures that the spiritual development, emotional, recreational and social needs are met and maintained on an individual basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Activities Programs of the facility
• Meet with administration, resident care staff and other related departments for planning activities.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments with the facility and outside community agencies to assure that the activities programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Assist in the development of and participation in, regularly scheduled orientation and in-service training programs.
• Interview residents/families as necessary to better provide activities to meet needs and involve resident's families in planning activities when possible.
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for field trip and to other facilities whenever possible.
• Encourage hobbies and crafts and provide materials in keeping with the resident's financial status and the departmental budget.
• Record and maintain activity progress notes as well as a record of resident activities.
• Prepare and post a schedule of activities and keep the Orientation Board up to date.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.
• Organize and maintain a Volunteer Program.
• Report any changes in the resident's condition immediately to the resident care department.
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately.
• Schedule outside activities and groups for residents.
• Provide tours of the facility and an explanation of the admission procedure to prospective resident and family members as needed.
• Make daily rounds to ensure the well being of the residents.
• Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
• Develop a periodic facility newsletter.
• Review complaints and make necessary oral/written reports to the Executive Director.
• Recommend to the Executive Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Distribute the resident's mail.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.
• Previous experience in therapeutic recreational activities preferred.
• Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must have submitted and completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation.
• Must provide a medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming that the employee is free from communicable disease including TB in compliance with state regulation at hire and annually thereafter.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to move at least 20 lbs. without assistance.
• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull activity equipment and furnishings.