Activities Director
Hanford Post Acute, Hanford, CA, United States
Activities Director
Hanford Post Acute - Hanford, CA
Skilled Nursing Facility
Hourly Rate: $20-$25/hour (DOE)
Full-Time
General Purpose
The primary purpose of the Activities Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines. This role ensures an ongoing, resident-centered activities program designed to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident based on comprehensive assessments.
Essential Duties
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct resident-centered activity programs
Maintain knowledge of current federal and state regulations and professional standards
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
Attend and participate in facility meetings, including General Staff, Department Head, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance (TEAM, Infection Control), Safety Committee, Marketing, and Family/Resident Council meetings
Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in identifying and correcting quality deficiencies
Participate in discharge planning, resident assessments, and activity care plan development
Assist with arranging transportation for resident outings, appointments, and discharges as needed
Develop and maintain a monthly activity calendar including group activities, resident outings, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents
Encourage resident participation in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading
Provide appropriate materials, including Braille or audio books when necessary
Ensure activity documentation and progress notes are accurate, descriptive, and reflective of resident responses
Supervisory Requirements
Assist with the supervision and management of activity staff
Qualifications Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferably one (1) year of experience in a long-term care facility
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Activity Director Certification required
Skills & Abilities
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures and policy manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions
Physical Demands
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional sitting
Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
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
Low to moderate noise level
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Additional Information
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Duties may change due to reasonable accommodation or operational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Hanford Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Essential Duties
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct resident-centered activity programs
Maintain knowledge of current federal and state regulations and professional standards
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
Attend and participate in facility meetings, including General Staff, Department Head, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance (TEAM, Infection Control), Safety Committee, Marketing, and Family/Resident Council meetings
Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in identifying and correcting quality deficiencies
Participate in discharge planning, resident assessments, and activity care plan development
Assist with arranging transportation for resident outings, appointments, and discharges as needed
Develop and maintain a monthly activity calendar including group activities, resident outings, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents
Encourage resident participation in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading
Provide appropriate materials, including Braille or audio books when necessary
Ensure activity documentation and progress notes are accurate, descriptive, and reflective of resident responses
Supervisory Requirements
Assist with the supervision and management of activity staff
Qualifications Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferably one (1) year of experience in a long-term care facility
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Activity Director Certification required
Skills & Abilities
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures and policy manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions
Physical Demands
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional sitting
Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
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
Low to moderate noise level
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Additional Information
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Duties may change due to reasonable accommodation or operational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Hanford Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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