Director of Activites

JOB TITLE:  Director of Activities

FUNCTION: To oversee all aspects of the daily activities program, that it is diversified enough to interest, involve, stimulate and challenge all our residents. Establish and develop goals, objectives and budget; develop, direct and guide Activities Department personnel and volunteers to maximize programs and maintain effective one-to-one contact with residents; function as a community liaison.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Activities Director is a Department Head and participates in weekly staff meeting.
• Participates in quarterly quality assurance meeting.
• Coordinate the activities program with the schedule of other resident care services.
• Contact community resources for activities to be conducted either in the Facility or in the community and make provision for residents whose capabilities permit, to participate in the activities.
• Recruit, orient to facility, train and supervise volunteers to assist the activities program, by working with residents on an individual and group basis.
• Post the current monthly and daily schedule of activities in places which are easily accessible to the residents and staff and ensure doctors name is on every schedule.
• Plan a monthly the monthly tentative schedule of activities at least one month
• Maintain the monthly statistical report of the type, frequency of, and number of residents participating in each activity.
• Use the proper channels to order departmental supplies, craft/woodworking supplies, etc.
• Report any observed unusual behavior of a resident to the Nursing Supervisor.
• Encourage social communication among residents through group activities and recreation.
• Encourage residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their basic spiritual needs.
• Interview and select a licensed part-time hairdresser when a position opens (with input from Resident Council).
• Supervise activities and direct or appoint the Activities Assistant, volunteers or residents within the home to direct certain programs. The persons are trained b y the Activities Director to carry out the activity.
• Interview and assist in the selection of activities staff. Evaluate as needed, at least yearly.
• Develop Activities Program policies and procedures, review each year and revise as needed.
• Participate in in-service education programs, those applicable programs within the facility, as well as workshops at other locations.
• Establish the residents’ former and current interests through interviewing each resident, the family and/or significant others, within a month after their admission. Develop programs that are tailored to the residents’ interest, needs and capabilities. Periodically review with each resident their activities program participation and revise their care plan as necessary.
• Orient new employees to the Activities Department, as notified by the In-service Education Director.
• Preview the monthly activities calendar with the Food Service Director to plan refreshments to be served at various programs.
• Stimulate resident involvement in the planning and participation in activities programs at the monthly Resident Council meetings.
• Work in conjunction with facility administrator on equal finding and spending.
• Facilitate all resident council meetings and elections.
• Provide overall enrichment to the lives of all residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be available to work more than eight (8) hours per day or more than forty (40) hours per week.

Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by the supervisor, department head and/or Administration.