Position Summary

The Activity Director is responsible to plan, organize, and implement a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interest of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care and Blackville Healthcare and Rehabilitation policies, procedures and applicable federal, state and local standards, and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the facility’s activities programs accordance with WHAR guidelines.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of residents.

• Develop activity programs based on our residents’ interests, needs and abilities, enhancing their wellness and quality of life.

• Responsible for greeting and assessing each new resident.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Maintain documentation of activity programs and resident participation in the programs according to established procedures.
• Create and maintain required records according to establish facility procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing required forms, reports, etc. and submitting to Executive Director.
• Refer resident/family to appropriate social service personnel when the facility does not provide the service or needs of resident.
• Create and maintain an activity calendar that highlights the scheduled activities, events and outings.
• Manage the volunteer program. Recruits volunteer groups, provides directions, instructions and training.
• Plan activities for residents, arranges for outside entertainment as needed. Develops materials for activities, ensures that needed materials and equipment are available for scheduled activities.
• Participate in department, volunteer, committee and individual meetings.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) conducted by government agencies and ensure required compliance.
• Maintain liaison with families and residents.
• Lead community planning related to the interest of the facility and the services of the residents and family.
• Consult with Executive Director daily concerning resident status, census, budget, personnel and other relevant issues.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice
• Maintain positive public relations program that serves the best interest of the facility and residents.
• Organize information/data to identify trends and problems within your department; review information to determine underlying issues. Generate measures to achieve business goals, review with Executive Director.

Position Requirement and Skills

• Must have working knowledge of appropriate Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have a driver’s license.
• Have exceptional problem-solving and time management skill.
• Ability to multitask.
• Possess good interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Remain flexible and adaptable.
• Work harmoniously with other employees and develop/maintain good employee relations and employee morale.
• Engage others in fun and creative activities.

Education & Experience

• Must possess, as a minimum two (2) years of college. Degree preferred, however, in lieu of degree, a combination of relevant work experience and formal training, which may include professional certification, may be considered.
• Minimum of two-years senior living, hospice, in-home health care, or skilled nursing experience in a therapeutic recreation and / or senior activities role
• Must be qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed by the state and is eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or activities professional.
• Must have ADC certificate from NCCAP.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with those who are ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile, within the facility.
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and repetitive motions
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients. Requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
• Must be able to move intermittently through the workday
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and support agencies.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that enable the senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.