director of activities
1 week ago
DEPARTMENT: ACTIVITIES
DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Activities is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting, and physical management of the activities department's employees and equipment in order to implement an on-going diversified program of activities to meet the individual resident's needs. The Director of Activities reports directly to the Administrator.
DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school education or equivalent with additional training (B.A. or B.S. in Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Education or Social Service preferred) in related areas.
2. Three years experience in activities in group programming or equivalent; with some supervisory experience preferred.
DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties.
2. Ability to teach, organize, initiate and take responsibility for programs and decisions.
3. Be personable with residents, families, and staff in a professional and cooperative manner.
4. Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly.
5. Knowledge of the community and community resources.
6. Flexibility in handling programs and schedules and the ability to work evening and weekend hours.
7. Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS regulations relevant to activities.
DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES MAIN DUTIES:
A. Support the facility's philosophy of care and strive to achieve its goals and objectives.
B. Be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and executing a diversified and well balanced activity program which includes recreational, religious, social, physical, intellectual, and community service oriented programs.
C. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
D. Plan and implement suitable room activities for residents who are not able or willing to attend regularly scheduled activities.
E. Assure that each resident is evaluated initially and periodically to determine his or her backgrounds, interests, abilities, physical and emotional needs and limitations for the purpose of planning a meaningful program.
F. Assist staff members with programs and charting as well as conducting complete chart audits periodically.
G. Complete the Activities Section of the MDS form upon admission, quarterly, annually and/or in cases of significant change utilizing the EMR system.
H. Maintain appropriate records which indicate residents' attendance and participation in the planned activity program.
I. Maintain a reference library of written material, laws, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will provide assistance in maintaining a quality activity program.
J. Provide library service for residents through cooperation with the local library.
K. Maintain all departmental equipment and supply items; organizing them neatly and accessibly.
L. Maintain a complete accounting of all departmental income and expenses.
M. Obtain staff by recruiting, interviewing, and verifying references in order to employ the number and kinds of personnel needed.
N. Decide and propose the staffing needs and organization of the department and submit to the Administrator for approval.
O. Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted service to the residents at all times.
P. Ascertain that each employee in the activities department is aware of the lines of authority and exercise disciplinary action or termination when necessary and provide appropriate documentation in the employee's personnel record.
Q. Oversee the new employee orientation process including the explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
R. Provide regular in-services to activities staff in all aspects of activities and documentation.
S. Check the time card reports for the activities staff for verification of accuracy and return them to the office supervisor for payroll processing.
T. Contact and coordinate the voluntary activities of groups and organizations including a variety of religious organizations, which will provide programs and services to the residents.
U. Provide for recognition of all contributions, services and gifts to the department and the residents.
V. Attend and participate in all Department Head and Performance Improvement meetings, Care Plan conferences and in-service training programs. Consult monthly with the Recreational Therapy Consultant.
W. Be responsible for maintaining current knowledge of OBRA, IDPH, and HFS regulations pertaining to activity programs.
X. Maintain minutes of resident council meetings.
Y. Maintain all gift or resident store supplies and the monthly budget and sales accounting.
Z. Implement any plan of correction as required by State and Federal surveys in the activities department.
AA. Follow established fire, disaster, safety, infection control, and evacuation policies and procedures.
AB. Perform other related duties as directed by the Administrator.
AC. Work as weekend Supervisor as part of Department head monthly rotation.
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