Summary
The Activities Director is responsible for planning and directing a program of diversified activities for residents of Spring Meadows Health Care Center. The goal of the activity program is to provide mental and physical stimulation as well as to create an invigorating social atmosphere for the residents.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
1. Directs other activity personnel in implementing activity programs and services at the facility. Assists in training, teaching and directing of volunteers and students.
2. Provides all Department Heads with a schedule of planned activity programs and posts calendars in conspicuous locations easily accessible and legible to the residents and staff.
3. Provides the Administrator with a monthly report of the number of planned activities and participates in inservice programs as appropriate.
4. Maintains a system of records including information on residents, progress notes, attendance, discharge summaries, Resident Council meeting minutes, activity assessments and plans for each resident.
5. Attends Care Plan conferences and identifies problems and develops goals and approaches for inclusion on the Care Plan.
6. Conducts inservice programs related to activities policies and procedures for activities staff and facility staff as appropriate.
7. Interviews new residents upon admission to identify their needs and interest in various activity programs.
8. Provides personal services for residents such as writing letters, mailing packages and transporting them to community events when transportation is available.
9. Delegates assignments to activity staff for smooth functioning of activity programs.
10. Processes progress reports of residents in charts at nurses’ station.
11. Decorates facility with seasonal dcor, including holiday decorations.
12. Performs various Quality Assurance audits.
13. Requisitions equipment and supplies to conduct activity programs. Conducts inventory audits and prepares yearly budget for Activities.
14. Performs light housekeeping tasks, such as clean-up after parties and programs, when necessary.
15. Works with the Administrator in maintaining established Activity standards.
Qualifications
1. Minimum requirements include experience leading activities in a healthcare setting.
2. Leadership experience in directing and evaluating staff.
3. Current state license or certification where required by state regulations.
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