Activities Director HCC

Job Description - Activities Director HCC )

Activities Director HCC -

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the provision of a program of activities designed to meet the interests and enhance the functional abilities and self‑esteem of each Resident. Manages employees to provide Recreation Services according to the facility’s philosophy. In collaboration with the Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well‑being.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gathers information to design Recreation programs that meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.
• Develops and provides individual and group activities for Residents that reflect interests of Residents, are offered at hours convenient to Residents (morning, afternoon, evening, weekend), appeal to both men and women, take place in a variety of locations and include special seasonal events.
• Provides a monthly activities calendar to each Resident.
• Develops and implements effective procedures to ensure that all Residents are informed of upcoming activities.
• Develops and updates Recreation Services policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and mission of the facility.
• Participates in the development of the department budget and provides relevant financial information to the Administrator regarding department financial needs and status.
• Hires and retains qualified, competent staff to provide Recreation to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well‑being. Conducts interviews, provides regular performance reviews, takes appropriate job actions and reviews job actions taken by subordinates to assure staff meet qualification and performance standards and can perform all essential functions of the job.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge through continuing education and applies information to job responsibilities.
• Participates in fire and disaster drills and, in event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure Resident safety.
• Plans and organizes Recreational Activities:
• Monthly activities: "News & Views" Newsletter for Residents, staff and waitlist; entertainment at Whitaker Glen (piano, singing groups, variety of musical entertainment); outings for the Residents (museums, plays, luncheons, tours, shopping); planning calendar for activity assistant.
• Daily activities: Encourages Residents to participate in activities; checks on Residents (by request) with daily phone calls; schedules grocery shopping; schedules regular shopping and banking trips (department stores, malls); organizes exercise program three days a week; organizes yoga class one day a week; provides weekly schedule of events and reminder flyers
  otices; supervises strength training program as needed; organizes Vesper services; organizes movies and provides snacks; sets up bingo and provides prizes; provides driver for trip to Walmart; provides snacks and organizes social hour for Residents to socialize; supervises Activities Assistant and Fitness Instructor.
• General: Plans and organizes two travel trips a year (overnight trips with a chartered bus); plans and organizes annual Spring Fling event; meets new Residents when they move in; purchases supplies for Recreation Department as needed; provides activities to promote socialization (yearly puzzle challenge, ice cream socials, bingo, parties, movie night, vespers services, birthday dinner celebrations, entertainment, yearly Great Decisions class, presentations); acts as Librarian between Whitaker Glen and Wake County Library.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Minimum two (2) years college education with courses in recreation, education, social work, other behavioral sciences or clinical services.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, with one (1) year full‑time employment in a resident activities program in a long‑term health care setting; or, one (1) year in a supervisory role within a recreation program.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW

Eligible for certification as therapeutic Recreation Specialist or as an Activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred qualifications)

Qualified as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant, or satisfactory.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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