Assistant Activity Director

Under the direction of the Activity Director, the Assistant Director is responsible for
planning and directing a program of diversified activities for residents of the Facility. The
activity program must meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
and well-being of each resident. The goal of the activity program is to provide mental
and physical stimulation as well as to create an invigorating social atmosphere for the
residents. This position requires knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific
to adult and geriatric residents. Possesses a good knowledge of the organization and the
techniques of a diversified program of meaningful, appropriate leisure time activities in a
residential health care Facility. Possesses knowledge of the special needs of the aged, ill
and/or disabled, as it relates to program development.

Qualifications
Education/Training: One year experience in a geriatric care in providing or developing
recreational or activity programs is required or two years experience in a geriatric health
care setting. Education in occupational or recreational therapy may be counted for the
experience.

An activity director (qualified professional) is responsible for directing the development,
implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program.
A person is a qualified professional if they meet any one of the qualifications listed under
the Federal Regulation F249 §483.15(f)(2)Which states:
The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who:
(i) Is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who:
(A)Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and
(B)Is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an
activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1,
1990;or
(ii) Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5
years, one of which was fulltime in a patient activities program in a healthcare
setting; or
(iii) Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
(iv) Has completed a training course approved by the State.
Experience: Previous long-term care and supervisory experience preferred.

Essential Duties
1. Acts appropriately under the direction of the Activity Director and acts as an
active member of the interdisciplinary team.
2. Adjusts to changes in assignments to meet resident and family needs.
3. Coordinates and encourages an active Volunteer Program. Verifies that
Volunteers are knowledgeable of Facility policies and procedures, as well as, state
and federal regulations. Assists in training, teaching and directing of volunteers
and students.
4. Directs other activity personnel in implementing activity programs and services at
the Facility.
5. Provides Department Heads with a schedule of planned activity programs and
posts calendars in conspicuous locations that are easily accessible and legible to
the residents and staff.
6. Provides the Executive Director with a monthly statistical report of the number of
planned activities and participates in in-service programs as appropriate.
7. Maintains a system of records including information on residents, progress notes,
attendance, discharge summaries, Resident Council meeting minutes, activity
assessments and plans for each resident.
8. Attends the Care Plan conferences and identifies problems and develops goals and
approaches for inclusion on the resident's individual Care Plan.
9. Completes the activity portion of MDS assessments.
10. Conducts in-service programs related to activities policies and procedures for
activities staff and Facility staff as appropriate.
11. Interviews new residents upon admission to identify their needs and interest in
various activity programs.

12. Provides personal services for residents such as writing letters, mailing packages
and transporting them to community events whenever necessary.
13. Delegates assignments to activity staff for smooth functioning of activity
programs.
14. Decorates Facility with seasonal décor, including holiday decorations.
15. Performs various Quality Assurance audits and participates in the monthly
Quality Assurance (QA) meetings..
16. Requisitions equipment and supplies as necessary for activity programs. Conducts
inventory audits and prepares yearly budget for Activities.
17. Performs light housekeeping tasks such as clean-up following parties and
programs whenever necessary.
18. Maintains established Activity standards under the direction of the Executive
Director.
19. Explores and utilizes available community resources applicable to residential
health care Facility programs.
20. Demonstrates good knowledge of activities program direction and supervision.
21. Instructs and supervises others in the functions and techniques of the Activity
program.