Activities Manager

Description:

Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident to determine level of abilities combined with past and current interests.
• Based on findings, develops an individualized person-centered program of activity pursuits that are meaningful to the resident.
• Completes MDS, CAAs in a timely manner, utilizing observation and assessment/monitoring tools.
• Documents resident response to care plans and evaluates individual resident activity care plans for effectiveness, through participation records, etc.
• Develops and utilizes a budget sufficient to maintain equipment and purchase supplies, enabling staff to provide for prescribed activity models.
• Utilizes the “biopsychosocial” model to create meaningful activities for individuals.
• As an active member of the facility’s interdisciplinary team, utilizes cutting edge models of approach, such as music therapy, pet therapy, aroma-therapy, therapeutic touch, etc. to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, aggression and pain.
• Assists in evaluating efficacy of interventions for nursing and physician action.
• Develops a variety of activity “tracks” to appeal to a heterogeneous resident population, including assorted lifestyle desires (such as individuals who prefer self-initiated activities), cultural diversity and age-appropriate choices.
• Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
• Assists residents and staff in orientation to time and place by strategic use of center-wide bulletin boards and appropriate holiday decorations or reminders.
• Arranges for speakers, presenters, advocates and clergy to interact with individuals and groups of residents.
• Supports residents’ needs and desires through 1:1 interaction, small group activity and large group meetings.
• Organizes resident activities into a clear format (calendars and other communication tools) as a resource residents and co-workers can refer to.
• Assists residents and guests to activities with the help of direct care staff.
• Arranges and coordinates off-site activity trips, when available and appropriate.
• Provides a venue for resident activism through the resident council process; communicates expressed desires and concerns of those residents to the CEO and appropriate department heads.
• Together with the Social Services Director, provides a venue for family involvement through the family council process.
• If assigned by resident leadership, takes comprehensive minutes at resident council meetings, and keeps files in safe, confidential storage, and assists with providing follow-up to concerns
• Develops and maintains community volunteer efforts.
• Fosters sense of community with the center environment.
• Supervises Activity Assistants, if any.
• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Education:

• BS in Recreation Therapy (preferred), Occupational Therapy, or a human services field; or,
• Associate degree in human service field, with relevant experience; or,
• High school diploma with two years of experience in social or recreational programming within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activity program in a health care setting.

Licenses/Certification:

• Certified Recreation Therapist; or,
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; or,
• Certified Activity Director (NCCAP or state-specific).
• Valid driver’s license

Experience:

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• One year in a patient setting in a health care environment required.
• Experience in management/administrative duties preferred.