Activity Director

POSITION

TITLE:

Activity Director

DEPARTMENT: Activities

Reports To
:
Administrator

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal,state,and local standards,guidelines and regulations, our establishedpoliciesandprocedures,and as maybe directedbythe Administrator, to assure than an on-goingprogramofactivities is designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOFPOSITION:

• Establishesanactivityprogramofwidevarietyforresidents,enhancingtheresidents'"wellness",inharmonywiththeoverallplanofcaresetforthbythe
  
  Health Care Team .
• Plans,implements,supervisesandsupportsalloperationsoftheactivitiesdepartment.
• Directsandorganizestherapeutic activitiestoassistresidentstomeetcareplanobjectives.
• Responsibleforensuringseven(7) dayactivityplanisdevelopedandadheredto.
• Regulatescontentof programinaccordancewithresidents'abilities,needsand interests.
  
  Programmustmeet Federal and State guidelines.
• Maintainsdocumentationon each resident including assessments,care plans, and progress notes. Documentation reflects residents'reactions and evidence of progressor other change of condition.
• Counselsandencouragesresidentstodevelopindependentleisureactivities.
• Organizes and coordinatesspecialoutings and accompaniesresidentson outings such as baiigames,sightseeing,and/orpicnics.
• Develops monthly activitiesthatareseasonalandappropriateforthetypeofresidentserved.
• Participates in departmental budgetplanningandsuppliesmonthlyreport to Administrator.
• Supervisesandconductsin-servicetrainingforstaffmembersontopicspertainingtoactivitiesandrecreation.
• Understandsandadherestotheguidelinesof"Residents Rights".
• Perform additional dutiesasassigned

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Prefer candidate to have SRNA license.

Activities Director Certification required.

Associate's Degree preferred plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be a qualified therapeuticrecreationspecialistoranactivitiesprofessionalwhoislicensedbythestate,andiseligibleforcertification as a recreation specialist or as an activities professional.

Experience in a social or recreation program within the last 5 years; or must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.

Musthavehighenergy,creative thinking,andstrong leadership skills.