Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Activities Director to develop, plan, and organize the Activities department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

· Understand the importance of customer service and be willing to learn resident/relative satisfaction techniques.

· Identify the lifestyles, needs, concerns, and interests of the residents and develop individual activity plans for each resident.

· Complete the activity component of the resident assessment and care plan.

· Plan and implement a wide range of activities which serve residents needs, including evening and weekend functions.

· Encourage residents to take an active part in the activities program.

· Plan, schedule and implement room visits and in‐room activities for residents unable to leave their rooms.

· Prepare and distribute an activity calendar.

· Maintain an activity attendance record for each resident.

· Act as a catalyst in developing friendships between residents.

· Appoint and advise activity oriented committees.

· Set up outside volunteer programs and to recruit, schedule and supervise volunteers.

· Aid in the orientation of new residents and serve as a resource to them.

· Plan and conduct Residents' Council.

· Interview, select, hire, schedule, evaluate, counsel, and terminate activity aides.

· Participate in the facility's budgeting process.

· Direct expenditure of the activity department's funds within the boundaries of the established

budget.

· Purchase supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.

· Take part in in‐service education and attend all in‐service sessions relating to the Activity Program.

· Participate in committee meetings and function on committees as assigned.

· Direct implementation of and observe infection control procedures related to the Activity Program.

· Direct implementation of and observe all facility safety policies and procedures.

· Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action.

· Assume responsibility for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.

· Direct implementation of and observe Resident's Rights policies and ensure that resident

confidentiality is maintained.

· Direct implementation of and observe facility disaster preparedness procedures.

· Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations

· Other related duties as directed by the Administrator.

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