Activities Director

General Purpose

The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.

Pay range for this position is $23-$26 DOE.

Essential Duties

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the resident-centered activities for the community.

• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.

• Provide good communication between team members of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interests of the residents and community are met to the extent possible.

• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the community and the services and needs of the resident and family.

• Participate in community surveys made by authorized government agencies • Assist in reviewing and developing a plan of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such report to the Executive Director.

• Participate in regular meetings including resident counsel and dietary meeting.

• Participate in planning, development and implementation of activity needs in the service plan.

• Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary, including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for other needs as assigned by the Executive Director.

• Develop a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for isolated residents.

• Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.

Supervisory Requirements  

Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the activity staff.  

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferable one-year experience in a long-term care facility.  

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures.  

Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.  

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems.  

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Activity Director certification.

Physical Demands  

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.  Sitting occasionally.  Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently.  Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.  Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.  Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.    

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.  

We arean equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.