Activity Director

POSITIONTITLE: ActivityDirector

DEPARTMENT: Activities

Reports To : Administrator

POSITIONPURPOSE:

Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal,state,and local standards,guidelinesand 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 eachresident.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOFPOSITION:

• Establishesanactivityprogramofwidevarietyforresidents,enhancingtheresidents'"wellness",inharmonywiththeoverallplanofcaresetforthbytheHealthCareTeam.
• Plans,implements,supervisesandsupportsalloperationsoftheactivitiesdepartment.
• Directsandorganizestherapeutic activitiestoassistresidentstomeetcareplanobjectives.
• Responsibleforensuringseven(7) dayactivityplanisdevelopedandadheredto.
• Regulatescontentof programinaccordancewithresidents'abilities,needsand interests.Programmustmeet FederalandStateguidelines.
• Maintainsdocumentationon each resident including assessments,care plans, and progressnotes. Documentationreflects residents'reactionsand evidence of progressor other change ofcondition.
• Counselsandencouragesresidentstodevelopindependentleisureactivities.
• Organizesand coordinatesspecialoutings and accompaniesresidentson outings such as baiigames,sightseeing,and/orpicnics.
• Develops monthly activitiesthatareseasonalandappropriateforthetypeofresidentserved.
• Participates in departmental budgetplanningandsuppliesmonthlyreport toAdministrator.
• Supervisesandconductsin-servicetrainingforstaffmembersontopicspertainingtoactivitiesandrecreation.
• Understandsandadherestotheguidelinesof"ResidentsRights".
• 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 relevantexperience; 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 recreationprogram within the last 5 years; or must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapyassistant.Musthavehighenergy,creativethinking,andstrong leadershipskills.