JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Activities Director

Job #:4500

Department:ActivitiesEEOC:B

General Statement of Duties:

Under the direction of HCC Administrator, performs work of considerable difficulty supervising, coordinating and planning activities programs for residents of Lucy Corr. Resident Activities are developed within the framework of Lucy Corr's Mission Statement and organizational structure and in accordance with State and Federal Regulations, Joint Commission guidelines and with input and approval of the resident, the responsible party and attending physician.

Specific Statement of Duties (not all inclusive):

  • Develops, coordinates and supervises the Activities Department's programs and functions which are utilized by the Health Care Center, Adult Day Care and Assisted Living Residents.
  • Develops meaningful, individualized activities, which facilitate the residents’ highest level of participation and comfort; and enhances quality of life.
  • Schedules and coordinates resident activities to meet the interests and physical, spiritual, cognitive and psycho-social needs of residents.
  • Assesses new admissions for activities needs and participates in the interdisciplinary evaluation for residents and families.
  • Develops individualized inter-disciplinary activities care plans that are designed to facilitate adjustment and maximize independence in the long term care environment.
  • Completes and maintains a comprehensive activity assessment for each resident upon admission to include personal history of leisure interests, abilities, physical and mental limitations and activity-related needs.
  • Completes and maintains assigned MDS data within required time frames and with required proficiency.
  • Hires, trains, and evaluates subordinate staff in an atmosphere of ongoing learning and personal development.
  • Schedules, directs, and supervises workload of support staff utilizing effective communication; encourages staff participation in decision-making and in the accomplishment of department goals.
  • Advocates Resident Rights dignity and self-esteem for each resident in a caring and cooperative environment.
  • Participates in in-service training of facility personnel and orientation of new staff.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, department head meetings, designated committee meetings and ResidentCare conferences.
  • Collaborates with the local community and effectively utilizes community resources.
  • Develops an annual report of department goals and activities and prepares the department budget.
  • Formulates department policies and procedures and ensures compliance with federal and state standards and other regulatory board requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of principles and techniques of individual and group activities, programming in a long term care environment and knowledge of characteristics of the resident population required. Must be skilled in assessing strengths and needs of resident population for activities of daily living, recreational interests, and social stimulation; ability to provide documentation of inter-disciplinary plan of care and on going plan review process. Have the ability to direct department goals in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Required Education and Experience:

Must be a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, an Activities Director, or obtain certification by National Certification Council for Activities Professionals with at least one year of supervisory experience in a Geriatric activities program.Associate’s Degree in a Human Services field with studies in Recreation, Gerontology or Health Studiesand one year experience in a Geriatric or long-term care setting preferred.