Activities Director

To direct the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of recreational, physical, social, intellectual, and emotional programs that enrich the lives of residents in accordance with resident's assessments and care plans. Such duties must also be in accordance with federal, state and local standards, guidelines,regulations that govern Bethany Lutheran Home and as may be required by the Administrator to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications:

· No record of abuse.

· Five or more years’ experience, preferably, in long term care.

· Must be able to use standard office equipment.

· Activities Director Certification or able to obtain certification in one year

· Maintain CRTS credential.

Essential Job Functions:

I. Activity Department Functions

· Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement regularly so that activities may be monitored for quality and effectiveness.

· Assist in the creation of new, safe and stimulating activities for residents on a monthly basis. Ensure all activities are implemented.

· Encourage resident and family participation in all activities.

· Maintain confidentiality of resident care information at all times.

· Assist in scheduling residents for activities and assist residents to and from activity location.

· Supervise activities as necessary.

· Establish and maintain good working relationships within the activities department, and other departments within facility.

· Work with and for volunteers to ensure resident activities are well supervised and administered.

· Maintain accurate resident records (daily participation sheets, resident assessments, progress notes, etc.) and other records as assigned.

· Participate in community related activities in the interest of the residents and facility.

· Participate in discharge procedures for all residents as needed.

· Assist in planning, developing and implementing care plan and assessment procedures as needed.

· Assist in arranging transportation for all residents interested in any outside activities.

· Attend scheduled staff meetings/in-services.

· Other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

II. Supervisory Functions

· Enforce all written policies and procedures and make recommendations for change as appropriate to the Human Resources Manager or Administrator.

· Coordinate all services with other departments to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and convenience to residents, staff, and visitors.

· Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations for change to the Administrator.

· Review departmental policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

· Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident and family. Review annually.

· Assist Human Resources in the hiring, training, evaluation, disciplinary, and termination processes. Ensure proper and complete documentation is maintained on each incident.

· Collect, retain and disseminate information to the residents, staff, and visitors concerning activities, local events, and trends.

· Review and develop a plan of correction for any financial deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy to the Administrator within one week of receiving Plan of Correction report/request from State.

· Review staff complaints or grievances, complete necessary documentation and forward to Human Resources or Administrator as appropriate within two working days of the incident.

· Interview family members for current resident activity levels and modify as necessary or directed.

· Forecast needs of departments on a annual basis, prepare and present budget to Administrator for review, and assist staff in maintaining budget throughout the year. Budget should include any capitol improvements, and any other necessary expenditures based on estimates of experience. Notify Administrator immediately of any necessary changes and make adjustments required or requested.

· Delegate a responsible staff member to act on your behalf in your absence and assign daily duties to each staff member.

· Attend at least ten hours continuing education per year.

· Attend and participate in weekly management meetings, monthly in-services and occasional facility sponsored events.

· Act as Resident Council facilitator as necessary.

· Establish a therapeutic relationship with residents

· Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

· Participate in QI activities.

· Select and or develop assessment methods based on needs of resident and setting.

· Conduct assessments using selected methods to determine physical, social, affective, cognitive, leisure and or lifestyle functioning.

· Develop individualized care plans based on resident assessment.

· Other duties as assigned by the Administration.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.

Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. to a minimum of 3ft.

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents in an emergency situation.

Must be able to kneel, stoop or bend to assist residents.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift