Director of Activities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.

·Responsible forthe overall operations of the facility’s Activity Department which includessupervision of staff, development and implementation of departmental policiesand procedures, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and localregulations.

·Regularlydevelops new programs to meet new trends and industry standards and conductsongoing evaluation of group programs to ensure activities offered match theexpressed interests of the populations currently residing in the facility.

·Responsible foroperating the Activities Department within budgetary guidelines andlimitations.

·Observe andreport Resident’s attendance, participation, and behavior changes bydocumenting and charting.

·Participation inthe care planning process by attending care plan meetings, providing specificinformation and observations of the Residents’ needs and preferences, andreporting any behavioral changes.

·Visits each Residentupon admission to assess the Residents’ needs, skills, and interests inaccordance with the physician’s order for activities.

Participates in thecompletion of a comprehensive assessment and periodic reviews at leastquarterly and modifies the plan of care to reflect the Residents’ expressedinterests, needs, or current functioning level.

·Organizes and supervisesthe development of the Volunteer Program, including adherence to currentvolunteer program policy, volunteer orientation, maintain records of volunteerattendance and required trainings, provide ongoing trainings as needed, andcoordinate volunteer recognition.

·Performsadministrative tasks such as charting, care planning, reporting, etc. Completesassigned MDS portions accurately and timely.

·Assists with therecruitment and selection of Activity staff.

·Completes annualperformance reviews of all subordinate staff and provides guidance andeducation to Activities staff related to their performance and providescounseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.

·Reports allhazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriatepersons.

·Maintains thecomfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a mannerthat displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

·Communicates andinteracts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers,and supervisors.

·Answers andresponds to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Residents careareas.

·Maintainsa high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines at alltimes and protects confidential information by only providing information on a“need-to-know†basis.

• ·Promotes andprotects Resident Rights; assists Residents to make informed decisions; treats Residentswith dignity and respect;
• protects Residents’ personal belongings; reportssuspected abuse or neglect; avoids the need for physical restraints inaccordance with current professional standards;

supports independent expression,choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation; reportsany suspected deviations to the Administrator and reports all Guest concerns toappropriate department head.

·Maintainsconfidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

·Attend and participate in meetings andin-services as directed or scheduled. Attends in-service and education programs andattends continuing education required for maintenance of professionalcertification or licensure (if applicable).

·Adheres to StandardPrecautions and the company’s Infection Control Procedures in all aspects ofwork and performance.

• Applies handwashing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolationand standard precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection andcomplies with the employee health program;
• demonstrates understanding of theprocess for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personalhygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the workplace;

and demonstrates understandingof cross-contamination.

·Performs othertasks and functions as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervises employees in thedepartment and others for whom they are administratively or professionallyresponsible for by following policies and applicable laws.

Uses independentjudgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance ofthese duties.

• Supervisory responsibilitiesinclude : Interviews, hires, and trains employees in the Activities department;schedules, plans, assigns and directs work;
• receives calls and findsreplacements for absent staff; prepares performance evaluations; handlesdisciplinary action for employees up and including discharge;

corrects timecarderrors and issues; receives and resolves employee complaints; and monitors andcorrects job performance of employees.

Required / Desired Qualifications :

Education,Training, and Experience :

·High schooldiploma or equivalent required.

·Licensed orRegistered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing.

·CertifiedTherapeutic Recreation Specialist or an activities professional who is eligiblefor certification preferred; or

·Previousexperience in an Activity Aide role preferred; or two years’ experience in asocial or recreational program, one of which was a therapeutic activitiesprogram within the last five years; or

·Is a qualifiedoccupational therapist or occupational therapy assist; or

·Has completed atraining course approved by the State.

·One year ofexperience in a Director or Managerial role preferred.

·NCCAPCertification preferred.

Specific skills,knowledge, and abilities :

·Knowledge of avariety of activities suitable for older adults and others who may havephysical, behavioral, or mental disabilities.

·Requires abilityto communicate effectively with interdepartmental staff, patients, andfamilies.

·Requires abilityto supervise staff and volunteers.

·Plan, implement,and work within a departmental budget.

·Must have goodwriting skills. Basic business computer knowledge preferred.

Ability to work flexible hours includingoccasional evenings or weekends