The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
Develop a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
plan and organize resident activities
develop resident activity programs
ensure resident needs are met
maintain compliance with regulations
communicate with staff and families
Nice-to-have
resident-centered approach
participate in community planning
encourage self-initiated activities
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Activity Director certification
One-year experience in long-term care facility preferred