Activities Director

Responsibilities

• To manage, communicate, supervise, plan and carry out activities which meet the needs of all residents

• Planning and implementation of individual and group activities

• Schedules events that promote physical, cognitive, social, and emotional health

• Activities provided during days, evenings, and weekends

• Utilizes community resources within and outside of the community

• Carries out activities part of care plan

• Incorporates residents' interests into activities and discussion

• Gives residents opportunities for choices and self-expression

• Identifies and provides adaptive devices for those with sensory deficits (i.e., large-print books, tape recorders)

• Promotes self-esteem and social interaction with residents

• Identifies and provides activities for those with special needs (i.e., depressed terminally ill, bedridden)

• Encourages participation and involvement of all residents

• Posts monthly and weekly schedules through out the facility

• Directs updates to the schedule

• Prepares for and participates in resident care conference

• Completes and updates resident assessments in a timely manner

• Provides activities that relate to residents' interests before they came to this facility

• Provides opportunity for residents to learn new skills and develop new interests

• Maintains a clean work and storage area

• Uses proper body mechanics

• Follows proper infection control practices

• Observes for resident safety when in resident care areas

• Charts legibly, with standard grammar and spelling

• Adheres to legal requirements and proper policies and procedures in documentation

• Coordinates religious services relevant to needs and varied faiths of residents

• Accompanies and assists clergy as needed

• Prepares sites and materials for activities

• Maintains equipment in safe and functional condition

• Treats residents and staff with respect and dignity

• Adheres to all facility and department safety policies and procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person