Activity Director - The Palms at Sebring

The primary purpose is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and company standards, guidelines, and regulations. The director is to assure than an ongoing program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

DEPARTMENT: ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR

REQUIREMENTS: Licensing COTA, CTRS or certification by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) Education Prefer BA degree; High school graduate or GED, able to read, write and speak English.

Experience Two years experience in recreation program in long term care. (If the above education/experience requirements are not met, a qualified consultant is required.)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work varied hours, nights, weekends and holidays. Coordinate, develop and maintain a quality activity program utilizing staff expertise and family and community resources. Provide an activity program that meets the needs and interests of the residents and state, federal and corporate expectations. Develop and organize individual and group activities for a wide variety of interests, from music to intellectually stimulating activities to special events. Interview and assess all residents prior to the initial resident care planning conference and enters assessment Information into the medical record, regularly updating the assessment and plan.

Develop an activity plan with measurable objectives consistent with the resident's care plan and the physician's orders. Document the resident's progress on a timely basis. Organize activity calendar and programs which are congruent to the needs/interests of the residents and which meets state, federal and corporate expectations, insure its posting and communicate calendar functions throughout the facility.

Maintain a log regarding the resident's attendance in activity programs. Organize and monitor volunteer records and reports. Plan and maintain a budget. Submit quarterly status reports to the Executive Director regarding budget, Resident Council, volunteer participation and general participation of residents. Supervise assistants, volunteers and coordinate their recruitment, orientation and training. Assign work and evaluate performance of staff members and recommend indicated actions. Coordinate development of facility newsletter and news releases to local newspapers and other media. Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the resident activity program and, as necessary, modify the program to meet resident needs/interests. Arrange for community outings. Ensure an offering of religious programs that considers resident preference. Assist the residents in the organization and continued development of Resident's Council. Insure the minutes of each meeting are recorded and promptly submitted to the Administrator. Bring the community into the facility through outreach programs, guest speakers, entertainment programs, voting drives, etc.

DUTIES: Attend and contribute to department head and resident care plan meetings. Direct departmental educational programs Attend periodic staff meetings with other department heads to discuss facility polices and patron complaints and makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operations including the interdisciplinary team.