Activities Director

Come join a dynamic team of caregivers in a family like environment!

BASIC FUNCTION:

• To provide the day-to-day management and leadership for the Activities Department necessary to ensure the delivery of the highest quality programs, adequately addressing the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs, to the residents of Hildebrand Care Center, consistent with the facility's mission statement and within the constraints of the departmental budget.
• This position is classified as Hourly, Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be an activity professional certified by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals as an Activity Director Certified or Activity Consultant Certified, or a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (registered by the National Therapeutic Recreation Society) with at least one year of experience in providing activity programming in a long-term care facility.
• Must possess a current C.N.A. license in the state of Colorado.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a strong driving record.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Must be able to crawl, kneel, squat, bend, lift 40-60 pounds, and walk up and down halls all during the eight-hour shift to give care to residents. Must have adequate hand grip and flexible arm and shoulder joints for lifting and turning residents, as well as lifting them into a chair, to ensure safety of the resident in the job performance. Must be able to escort residents in wheelchairs to and from activities and meals, as well as rides outside. Must be able to stand for 10-20 minutes while bathing residents. Must be able to bend for 5-10 minutes for bed making and dressing residents. Must be able to safely handle hazardous chemicals.
• Hearing must be adequate to be able to hear residents’ concerns, needs, desires, and to answer the telephone.
• Vision must be adequate to observe residents, complete documentation on paper and computer, dial telephone, push wheelchairs, and ambulate from room to room.
• This position is classified as Category 1 of infection control. This position could require the performance of any duty that involves the exposure and/or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

• REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
• Reports to Nursing Home Administrator.
• The following positions report to the Activities Director: Activity Assistants.

• AUTHORITY:
• Has authority to assess departmental adherence to the organizational policies and procedures related to the Activity department functions.
• Has authority to develop, implement, and maintain Activity department policies and procedures.
• Has the authority to commit and spend Activity department funds within the allotted budget.
• Has authority to hire, train, evaluate and terminate Activity staff with prior concurrence of the Administrator and HR Director.
• Has the authority to access the electronic health record according to the HIPAA Privacy and Security policy as specified under clinical authorization.

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the scheduling, staffing and implementation of a diversified program of social, spiritual and physical activities for all residents of the facility.
• Responsible for soliciting resident input into the development of new and varied activities.
• Responsible for transporting and actively encouraging regular resident participation in as many activities as possible.
• Responsible for close coordination with other departmental personnel to minimize scheduling conflicts that would diminish resident participation in department events.
• Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge of laws and regulations, pertaining to the operations of the department, to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for control of departmental expenditures to ensure adherence to the annual departmental budget.
• Responsible for attending and participating in all meetings as mandated by the Administrator.
• Responsible for adequate employee staffing levels and the on-going retention of motivated, trained, competent and competitively compensated Activity Department staff.
• Responsible for using universal precautions and necessary personal protective equipment (i.e. goggles, gloves, mask) to protect residents, yourself and others from exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue.
• Responsible for reporting any resident abuse to the authorities and the Director of Nursing as mandated under Senate Bill 13-11 and per the facility’s resident abuse policy.
• Responsible for reporting incidents or exposure to the charge nurse immediately.
• Responsible for following all rules and regulations of the facility.
• Responsible to maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• Responsible for treating residents and staff with kindness and consideration, and to promote an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork with the supervisors and employees of all other departments.
• Responsible for the care and stewardship of all company assets and residents’ personal belongings.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of resident information and reporting all suspected violations of the (HIPAA) Privacy or Security Policy to the Privacy Officer or Security Officer.
• Responsible for promoting excellence in person centered care by supporting the residents’ individuality through personal choices of daily life.
• Responsible to help residents preserve as much independence as possible and to maintain their highest possible level of functioning.
• Responsible for complying with attendance and timeliness standards.
• Responsible for maintaining a healthy, clean and safe environment, free from fall hazards, for the residents and staff.
• Responsible for participating in emergency operations as need arises and as instructed by the Incident Commander.

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Overall management of the Activity Department and staff.
• Develop, update and apply Activity departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop monitoring and audit systems to ensure compliance with policies, laws and regulations.
• Coordinate volunteer programs and collaborate with the Human Resources Director to ensure regulatory compliance.

*

• Monitor staff compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Perform annual evaluations for Activity employees.
• Develop and ensure competencies for Activity employees. Initiate performance improvement plans if necessary.
• Recruit, retain and schedule Activity employees to ensure adequate staffing to meet residents’ individual needs and desires. Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources to update and maintain job descriptions for the Activity department.
• Make hiring and termination decisions in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources and the Administrator.
• Manage orientation to ensure an easy transition and competency of new employees.
• Conduct department meetings as necessary to communicate all changes in policy and procedures to the staff in a timely manner.
• Complete MDS and all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in formulation of the residents’ plan of care and perform updates, in cooperation with the multidisciplinary team involved in the residents’ care.
• Attend and participate in required committee meetings such as Department head, QAPI, Resident Council and others as required.
• Monitor monthly department expense report to ensure compliance with the budget.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations for the Activity Department in Long Term Care facilities.
• Coordinate with HR Director to schedule in-service training on activity programming.
• Answer call lights and meet residents’ needs within scope of practice. Seek assistance if unable to meet residents’ needs.
• Model and promote person centered care, and actively participate in neighborhood meetings and activities.
• Utilize the QAPI process and forms, Quality Indicators, Satisfaction surveys, etc., to identify, audit and implement systems to continually improve quality of life and care for the residents. Implement recommendations from the QAPI Committee as they relate to the Activity Department.

• NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Home Administrator.

• MEASUREMENTS OF PERFORMANCE:
• All assigned tasks are being handled in a consistently efficient and effective manner.
• Resident, employee and peer feedback indicates that the Activity Director is performing in a professional and consistent manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24