Director of Activities

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking an activities program leader to plan, organize, and direct the operation of the Activity Program in a long-term care facility, aligning with resident care plans and state/federal standards.

You will hire, mentor, and schedule staff, develop daily activity plans, manage the department budget, and coordinate with other departments to engage residents and families in meaningful programs while safeguarding privacy and following HIPAA requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of skilled nursing experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience; strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the operation of the Activity Program to meet resident care plans and standards.
• Hire, mentor, and schedule staff; evaluate workforce and report recommendations to Administration.
• Develop and implement a daily activity program that meets residents' needs and stays within budget.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and engage residents, families, and the community.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and protect resident privacy; participate in facility surveys and quality committees.

Skills

Staff management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to plan, organize and direct the operation of the Activity Program as it meets the needs of resident care plans in accordance with current federal, state and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by the Administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing, hiring, mentoring and scheduling staff
• Reviewing and evaluating the departments workforce and making recommendations to the Administrator as needed
• Creating and implementing a daily activity program that meets the needs of the residents
• Operating department within budget
• Participating in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the needs of the residents and families
• Involving residents and families in activity participation whenever possible.
• Coordinating activities with other departments
• Assisting the Quality Assessment and Quality Assurance Committee in developing plans of corrective for deficiencies
• Participating in facility surveys
• Keeping updated with news laws and regulations as they pertain to resident care
• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials immediately
• Protecting each residents file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards
• Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum 1 year skilled nursing experience
• Must have 1 or more years of supervisory experience
• Excellent English language usage in writing, speaking and presenting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Working Conditions

• May encounter frequent interruptions
• May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
• May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants
• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
• Repetitive hand motion
• Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet
• If lifting more weight up to 100 pounds must require assistance
• Ability to read fine print