Activity Director - Nursing Home plans, implements, and evaluates activities for nursing home residents. Designs programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. Being an Activity Director - Nursing Home may also manage the facility's volunteer program. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Activity Director - Nursing Home may require certification as Activity Director. Typically reports to a department head. The Activity Director - Nursing Home manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Activity Director - Nursing Home typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As an activity Director you are responsible for the development, implementation, and suplervision of the full scope of the activity departments services in the facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABLILIES:
Plans individual and group programs in accordance with the residents needs, preferences, interests, abilities and is consistant with treatment goals and interventions.
Encourages resident involvement in activity planning
Establishes and communicates a schedule of programming in accordance with residents needs and preferences.
Ensures that all activities adhere to safety and infection control standards.
Documentation of resident response and involvement with programs
Trains and oversees documentation of all activity staff
Performs other duties as requested.
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