Activity Director - Central Nursing Home

Activity Director

BasicFunction

Tomanage,communicate,supervise,planandcarryoutactivitieswhichmeettheneedsofallresidents.

EssentialDuties

1.    Planningandimplementationofindividualandgroupactivities.

2.    Scheduleseventsthatpromotephysical,cognitive,social,andemotionalhealth.

3.    Activitiesprovidedduringdays,evenings,andweekends.

4.    Utilizescommunityresourceswithinandoutsideofthecommunity.

5.    Carriesoutactivitiespartofcareplan.

6.     Incorporatesresidents'interestsintoactivitiesanddiscussion.

7.    Givesresidentsopportunitiesforchoicesandself-expression.

8.    Identifiesandprovidesadaptivedevicesforthosewithsensorydeficits(i.e.,large-printbooks,taperecorders).

9.    Promotesself-esteemandsocialinteractionwithresidents.

10.Identifiesandprovidesactivitiesforthosewithspecialneeds(i.e.,depressed

terminally ill,bedridden).

11.Encouragesparticipationandinvolvementofallresidents.

12.  Postsmonthlyandweeklyschedulesthroughoutthefacility.

13.  DirectsupdatestothescheduleandR.0.boards.

14.  Preparesforandparticipatesinresidentcareconference.

15.  Completesandupdatesresidentassessmentsinatimelymanner.

16.Providesactivitiesthatrelatetoresidents'interestsbeforetheycametothisfacility.

17.  Providesopportunityforresidentstolearnnewskillsanddevelopnewinterests.

18.Maintainsacleanworkandstoragearea.

19.Usesproperbodymechanics

20.  Followsproperinfectioncontrolpractices.

21.  Observesforresidentsafetywheninresidentcareareas.

22.  Chartslegibly,withstandardgrammarandspelling.

23.  Adherestolegalrequirementsandproperpoliciesandproceduresin documentation.

24.  Coordinatesreligiousservicesrelevanttoneedsandvariedfaithsofresidents.

25.Accompaniesandassistsclergyasneeded.

26.  Preparessitesandmaterialsforactivities.

27.  Maintainsequipmentinsafeandfunctionalcondition.

28.Treatsresidentsandstaffwithrespectanddignity.

29.Adherestoallfacilityanddepartmentsafetypoliciesandprocedures.

30.  Providesconsistentsupervisionofactivityaidesre:duties,documentationandworkhabits.

31.  Givesclearandspecificinstructionstoactivityaides.

32.  Providestimelyevaluationsandappropriatedisciplinaryaction.

33.  Adjustsandschedulesactivitystafftoaccommodateresidentneedsandcode requirements.

34.  Possessesandappliesknowledgeofstate/federalguidelinestoActivityDept.

35.  Informsappropriatepersonnelofidentifiedneeds,changesandconcerns.

36.  Stayswithinestablishedbudgetguidelines.

37.  ParticipatesinQ.A.A.asdirectedbyAdministrator.

38.  Identifiesneededareasofstaffdevelopmentwithindept.,communicateswithlnserviceDirector.

39.  Respondsappropriatelyandinatimelymannertoquestions/concernsregardingActivityDept.

40.  Meetswithdept.monthlyandasneededtodiscusschangesandconcerns.

41.  Contactslocalnewspaperregardingpressreleases.

42.  Directsthewritingoffacilitynewsletter.

43.  Recruits,orients,andsupervisesvolunteers.

44.  Assessesneedsregardingretentionandrecruitmentofstaff;makesrecommendationstoAdministrator.

45.  Recruits,interviews,andhiresneededactivitystaff.

46.  OrientsandinstructsstaffinpoliciesandproceduresoffacilityandtheActivitydepartment.

Supervision  Received

ReceivessupervisionfromAdministrator.

Supervision Provided

Providessupervisiontostaffandvolunteersoftheactivitydepartment.

Qualifications

•     Noconvictionsforabuse,neglectormistreatmentorformisappropriationofproperty.

                       •     Promptandregularattendance.

•    Hasabachelor'sdegreeinrecreationtherapyandiseligibleforregistrationasatherapeuticrecreationspecialistwiththenationaltherapeuticrecreationsociety.

•    Has 2yearsexperienceinasocialorrecreationalprogramwithinthepast5years,oneyearofwhichwasfull-timeinapatientactivitiesprograminahealthcaresetting:or

•    Isanoccupationaltherapistoroccupationaltherapyassistantwhomeetsthe requirementsforcertificationbytheAmericanoccupationaltherapyassociation