Job description
Position Summary:
Plans and directs a program of diversified activities for residents of the health care
facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Selects, trains and develops an effective and efficient staff.
- Establishes and communicates performance standards and objectives; conducts
performance appraisals; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses
complaints and resolves problems.
- Provides mental and physical stimulation and creates an invigorating social
atmosphere for the residents.
- Directs other activity personnel in implementing activity programs and services
at the facility. Assists in training, teaching and directing of volunteers and
students.
- Provides all Department Heads with a schedule of planned activity programs
and posts calendars in conspicuous locations easily accessible and legible for the
residents and staff.
- Provides the Executive Director with a monthly statistical report of the number
of planned activities and participates in in-service programs, as appropriate.
- 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.
- Attends Care Plan Conference and identifies problems and develops goals and
approaches for inclusion on the Care Plan.
- Conducts in-service programs related to activities policies and procedures for
activities staff and facility staff, as appropriate.
- Interviews new residents upon admission to identify their needs and interest in
various activity programs.
- Provides personal services for residents such as writing letters, mailing packages
and transporting them to community events when transportation is available.
- Delegates assignments to activity staff for smooth functioning of activity
programs.
- Processes progress reports of residents in charts at nurses’ station.
- Decorates facility with seasonal décor, including holiday decorations.
- Performs various Quality Assurance audits.
- Requisitions equipment and supplies to conduct activity programs. Conducts
inventory audits and prepares yearly budget for activities.
- Performs light housekeeping tasks, such as clean-up after parties and programs,
when necessary.
- Works with the Administrator in maintaining established Activity standards.
- Ensures that an activities plan is developed for each resident within seven (7)
days after completion of the comprehensive assessment.
- Ensures residents’ activity plans are a coordinated component of the
comprehensive care plan, approved by the residents’ attending physician.
- Ensures residents are encouraged to return to normal activities and self-care.
- Explores and utilizes available community resources applicable to residential
health care facility programs.
- Ensures that both long and short term goals, approaches and activities are
designed to achieve resident goals based on resident’s interest and goals.
- Completes and updates data required on electronic documentation, as required.
- Adheres to the Resident’s Bill of Rights, Confidentiality of Resident Information
and Resident Abuse Reporting Law.
- Interacts with residents, family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff
in a respectful, non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.
- Provides excellent service. Addresses family satisfaction issues immediately in a
professional manner and keeps the Executive Director informed. Assists in
resolution of the issues.
- Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a
positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.
- Complies with all company, state and OSHA safety standards. Recognizes,
removes and/or reports potential hazards.
- Communicates and observes the Corporate Compliance Program effectively and
complies with Code of Conduct when performing work functions.
- Follows all infection control requirements.
- Attends all mandatory in-service sessions and completes Silver Chair
requirements within required timelines.
- Maintains resident confidentiality.
- Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or the Equivalent
- 2+ years of experience (within the last 5 years) in a social or recreational program
in a patient activities program in a health care setting
- Must be a state licensed or registered Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or an
Activities Professional.
- Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist certified by the American
Occupational Therapy Association
- Must possess knowledge of the special needs of the aged, ill and/or disabled as
it relates to program development.
- Must be able to instruct and supervise others in the functions and techniques of
the Activity program
- Completion of a state-approved Activities Director training course is required.
- Must be able to adjust to changes in unit/shift assignments
- Must meet health assessment requirements.
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and 51 - 100 pounds with
assistance
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend/stoop, squat/crouch/kneel, crawl, reach,
balance, and pull/push
Key Competencies:
- Attention to Detail - Thinks of all tasks needed to accomplish a job and
completes them in an orderly fashion.
- Commitment – Provides a sustained effort and dedication to getting the job done
well, works continuously to produce superior work regardless of obstacles or
setbacks. Displays personal concern, interest, pride, and accountability in all
areas of responsibility.
- Teamwork – Contributes to an effective and collaborative working environment.
Actively seeks to contribute to the positive morale, attitude and effectiveness of
their business unit.
- Communication – Able to clearly present information through the spoken or
written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with customers or
clients; listens well.
- Customer Focus – Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what
is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and
prioritize customer needs.
- Integrity – Adherence to moral and ethical principles. Demonstrates honesty on
a consistent basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Activity Director: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Activities Director Certification (Required)
- CNA License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Skilled nursing facility
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Webster, TX 77598 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Webster, TX 77598: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person