Activities Manager

Through comprehensive assessment and evaluation, develops program of activity therapy from a holistic approach to meet the needs of a diverse resident population.

• Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident to determine level of abilities combined with past and current interests.
• Based on findings, develops an individualized person-centered program of activity pursuits that are meaningful to the resident.
• Completes MDS, CAAs in a timely manner, utilizing observation and assessment/monitoring tools.
• Documents resident response to care plans and evaluates individual resident activity care plans for effectiveness, through participation records, etc.
• Develops and utilizes a budget sufficient to maintain equipment and purchase supplies, enabling staff to provide for prescribed activity models.
• Utilizes the “biopsychosocial” model to create meaningful activities for individuals.
• As an active member of the facility’s interdisciplinary team, utilizes cutting edge models of approach, such as music therapy, pet therapy, aroma-therapy, therapeutic touch, etc. to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, aggression and pain.
• Assists in evaluating efficacy of interventions for nursing and physician action.
• Develops a variety of activity “tracks” to appeal to a heterogeneous resident population, including assorted lifestyle desires (such as individuals who prefer self-initiated activities), cultural diversity and age-appropriate choices.
• Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
• Assists residents and staff in orientation to time and place by strategic use of center-wide bulletin boards and appropriate holiday decorations or reminders.
• Arranges for speakers, presenters, advocates and clergy to interact with individuals and groups of residents.
• Supports residents’ needs and desires through 1:1 interaction, small group activity and large group meetings.
• Organizes resident activities into a clear format (calendars and other communication tools) as a resource residents and co-workers can refer to.
• Assists residents and guests to activities with the help of direct care staff.
• Arranges and coordinates off-site activity trips, when available and appropriate.
• Provides a venue for resident activism through the resident council process; communicates expressed desires and concerns of those residents to the CEO and appropriate department heads.
• Together with the Social Services Director, provides a venue for family involvement through the family council process.
• If assigned by resident leadership, takes comprehensive minutes at resident council meetings, and keeps files in safe, confidential storage, and assists with providing follow-up to concerns
• Develops and maintains community volunteer efforts.
• Fosters sense of community with the center environment.
• Supervises Activity Assistants, if any.
• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

• Collaborates with Therapy Department to arrange activities that promote functional independence (Example: Provides range of motion activity plan with and for restorative nursing services).
• Communicates relevant data to other disciplines, such as providing information on fluid and snack intake at activities to nutrition services.
• Through in-service training, educates all staff members on approaches and models.
• Collaborates with social services personnel in developing intervention strategies for residents with evident psychosocial concerns
• Consults with interdisciplinary team on residents who may have behavioral disturbance or symptoms of a mood disorder, making recommendations based on observed and documented interests and needs.
• Ensures all resident activity documentation is complete, and…