Activity Director - Beverly

Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve, the Director of Activities is responsible for the planning, development and overall operation of the Activities Department which implements and directs activity programs that meet the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of Guests.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.       Responsible for the overall operations of the facility’s Activity Department which includes supervision of staff, development and implementation of departmental policy and procedures, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, local regulations.

2.       Regularly develops new programs to meet new trends and industry standards.

3.       Responsible for operating the Activities department within budgetary guidelines and limitations.

4.       Observe and report Guest’s attendance, participation, and behavior changes by documenting and charting.

5.       Participates in the care planning process by attending care plan meetings, providing specific information and observations of the Guest’s needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.

6.       Meet and great all new Guests and guests upon arrival to the facility.

7.       Recruits, trains and supervises volunteers from the surrounding community to develop and run activity programs.

8.       Performs administrative tasks such as charting, care planning, reports and etc. Completes assigned MDS portions accurately and on time.

9.       Assists with the recruitment and selection of Activity staff.

10.   Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff.  Provides guidance and education to staff in regards to their performance.

11.   Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.

12.   Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.

13.   Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times.  Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.

14.   Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

15.   Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.

16.   Answers and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Guest care areas.

17.   Reports all Guest concerns to the appropriate department head.

18.   Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts.  This position works mostly in the Guest care areas as well as in occasional outside weather conditions.  This role may also come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. 

Physical Demands
while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a regular basis. The employee must be able to lift and move items weighing at least 20 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required. 

Travel
No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

·         High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

·         Previous experience in an Activity Aide role.

·         One year experience in a director or managerial role.

·         NCCAP Certification.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None for this position.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.