Activities Director

Arvin Post Acute
Pay Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour (BOE)
Full-Time

General Purpose

The primary purpose of the Activities Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activities Department in accordance with current federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines. The Activities Director ensures an ongoing, resident-centered program of activities designed to meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs and interests of each resident based on comprehensive assessments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct resident-centered activity programs for the facility

• Maintain knowledge of current federal and state regulations and professional standards related to resident activities

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, support personnel, government agencies, and the public

• Participate in community planning related to resident interests and facility services

• Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies

• Assist in developing and implementing plans of correction for activity-related survey deficiencies and provide written reports to the Administrator

• Attend and participate in meetings including General Staff, Department Head, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Safety Committee, Marketing, and Resident/Family Council meetings

• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in identifying and correcting quality deficiencies

• Participate in resident assessments, care plan development, discharge planning, and activity documentation

• Develop and maintain a monthly activity calendar including group activities, resident outings, and individualized in-room activities

• Encourage resident participation in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading

• Provide adaptive materials as needed, including large print, audio books, or Braille resources when appropriate

• Ensure activity documentation and progress notes accurately reflect services provided and resident responses

• Assist in arranging transportation for resident outings, appointments, and discharges as needed

Supervisory Requirements

• Assist with the supervision and management of activity department staff

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• One (1) year experience in a long-term care facility preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals

• Ability to read technical procedures

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems

• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Activity Director Certification required

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking

• Occasional sitting

• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling

• Frequent talking and hearing

• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds

• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment is generally low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional Information

This job description does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Arvin Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.