Activities Director

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Mayo (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Activities Director to lead the social, psychosocial and therapeutic activities program for residents. You will design, implement and evaluate activities to meet each resident’s needs, coordinate cognitive, recreational and ADL activities daily, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance seven days a week.

You will supervise volunteers and staff, organize group and individual activities, manage the Resident Council, and collaborate on

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED.
• Creativity.
• Experience with Alzheimer’s/Dementia and special needs is a plus.
• Ability to self motivate.
• Flexible with schedule; occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group activities
• Encourage activity involvement and chart attendance
• Assist in keeping activity supplies clean and organized
• Assist with 1 on 1 activities, transport residents to and from activities
• Assist with outings and special events and other assigned duties

Skills

Creativity

Ability to self motivate

Flexible schedule

Education

Diploma or GED

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

The Activities Director is responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program designed to meet the social, psychosocial and therapeutic needs of the resident. This includes the completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to and/or directing/delegating the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident in compliance with Federal and State regulations. Directing the activity program includes scheduling of activities, both individual and groups, implementing and/or delegating the implementation of recreational, educational, cultural and arts and crafts programs, monitoring the response, reviewing and evaluating the response to the programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident, and making revisions as necessary. The Director ensures that scheduled program activities are carried out seven days per week. The Director will ensure each resident is offered at least one (1) cognitive activity, two (2) recreational activities and three (3) ADL activities daily. Activities are to be tailored to the resident’s unique requirements and skills. At least one individual activity is planned Activities Director-Job Description Page 2 of 4 for residents who are unable or unwilling to participate in group activities daily. Oversees the transportation of residents to social activities programs inside and outside the facility. The Activities Director is responsible for the assurance of resident safety during activities and items that are safety hazards are strictly controlled. Harmful items will be monitored closely during resident use and put away immediately after each use. Activity cabinets and closets are locked at all times when not in immediate use. The Activities Director is responsible for overseeing the establishment of a Resident Council and responsible for its smooth operation and documentation such as meeting minutes and concerns expressed during the Council meetings. The Activities Director is required to perform a variety of administrative functions pertaining to departmental operations, such as but not limited to, assisting with the orientation of newly hired staff; development of departmental policies and procedures; delegation of work assignments of staff; completion of employee performance evaluations and the development of formal and informal staff educational in-service programs to ensure the highest level of quality care possible is provided to residents. The Director also oversees the facility’s volunteer program to include monitoring the activities of volunteer staff members to ensure that the rights of residents are respected. Occasionally supervise student practices in Leisure Studies and related educational areas. The Activities Director monitors the schedule and services provided by the Beauty Shop Operators.

• Facilitate group activities
• Encourage activity involvement and chart attendance
• Assist in keeping activity supplies clean and organized
• Assist with 1 on 1 activities, transport residents to and from activities
• Assist with outings and special events and other assigned duties

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED
• Creativity
• Experience with Alzheimers/Dementia and special needs is a plus.
• Ability to self motivate
• Flexible with schedule, occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid Time Off

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