What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director position at SOUNDVIEW REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE INC?
Standard Requirements
1. Support the Missions, Values, and Vision of Hyatt Family Facilities and the facility.
2. Protect Resident Rights and ensure an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well -being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
3. Support, coordinate with, and implement specific procedures and programs for: a. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/ disaster plans, risk management and security, report and/or correcting unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs b. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data
. 4. Support and participate in common teamwork: a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment. b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. c. Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns. d. Promotes customer service with residents, family members and guests. e. Adheres to requirements for in-service training; attendance, uniform, department, and dress code policies, including personal hygiene, and completes other work duties as assigned. Essential Duties 1. Attend and contribute to department head and stand-up meetings. 2. Interview and assess residents to develop recreation programs for required MDS assessments. 3. Complete annual, quarterly and PRN/COC activities assessment and make progress notes as needed. 4. Develop a monthly activity calendar based on the residents activity interests and needs.
5. Plan and maintain a budget within guidelines set by Administrator.
6. Document resident progress and monitor documentation of Activity Assistants.
7. Organize monthly Resident Council Meetings; assist as needed with record keeping and maintain a 12 month record of the minutes.
8. Organize and maintain volunteer records and reports.
9. Complete department staff scheduling.
10. Maintain Pet Records and arrange vet visits as needed for facility pets.
11. Serve on Quality Assurance committee.
12. Train, supervise and complete annual reviews of Activity Assistants.
13. Attend and contribute to resident care conferences.
14. Greet new residents upon admission and provide leisure time supplies as requested, i.e., reading supplies, word puzzles, etc.
15. Other duties as assigned by Administrator.
Physical Demands of the Job:
1. Frequent tasks involve walking throughout the shift. Distances typically less than 200 feet with occasional walking greater distance, walking is on even surfaces.
2. Occasional sitting during duties.
3. Occasional standing, does not need to be static.
4. Occasional squatting and/or bending, necessary mostly during medication pass or residents assessment.
5. Lifting up to 10 lbs. frequently, 11 to 25 lbs. occasionally, 26 to 50 lbs. seldom and lifting greater than 50 lbs. is not required.
6. Repetitive movements require following proper body mechanics. Notify supervisor of any concerns. Fine repetitive motor skills will be used frequently; gross repetitive motor skills will be used occasionally
. 7. Occasionally push/pull up to 25 pounds of force.
8. Occasional twisting, seldom climb or use stairs; never crawl.
9. Frequently reach from shoulder height to knees; seldom reach above shoulders or below knees.
Basic Qualification Education/Training: Must have high school diploma or equivalent, certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional is preferred.
Skills: Flexibility to work varied hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Qualification to perform physical duties related to position, i.e., moving wheelchairs, lifting/ moving activities equipment, etc. Have or obtain food handlers permit and CPR card.
1. Support the Missions, Values, and Vision of Hyatt Family Facilities and the facility.
2. Protect Resident Rights and ensure an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well -being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
3. Support, coordinate with, and implement specific procedures and programs for: a. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/ disaster plans, risk management and security, report and/or correcting unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs b. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee, and operations data
. 4. Support and participate in common teamwork: a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment. b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations. c. Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns. d. Promotes customer service with residents, family members and guests. e. Adheres to requirements for in-service training; attendance, uniform, department, and dress code policies, including personal hygiene, and completes other work duties as assigned. Essential Duties 1. Attend and contribute to department head and stand-up meetings. 2. Interview and assess residents to develop recreation programs for required MDS assessments. 3. Complete annual, quarterly and PRN/COC activities assessment and make progress notes as needed. 4. Develop a monthly activity calendar based on the residents activity interests and needs.
5. Plan and maintain a budget within guidelines set by Administrator.
6. Document resident progress and monitor documentation of Activity Assistants.
7. Organize monthly Resident Council Meetings; assist as needed with record keeping and maintain a 12 month record of the minutes.
8. Organize and maintain volunteer records and reports.
9. Complete department staff scheduling.
10. Maintain Pet Records and arrange vet visits as needed for facility pets.
11. Serve on Quality Assurance committee.
12. Train, supervise and complete annual reviews of Activity Assistants.
13. Attend and contribute to resident care conferences.
14. Greet new residents upon admission and provide leisure time supplies as requested, i.e., reading supplies, word puzzles, etc.
15. Other duties as assigned by Administrator.
Physical Demands of the Job:
1. Frequent tasks involve walking throughout the shift. Distances typically less than 200 feet with occasional walking greater distance, walking is on even surfaces.
2. Occasional sitting during duties.
3. Occasional standing, does not need to be static.
4. Occasional squatting and/or bending, necessary mostly during medication pass or residents assessment.
5. Lifting up to 10 lbs. frequently, 11 to 25 lbs. occasionally, 26 to 50 lbs. seldom and lifting greater than 50 lbs. is not required.
6. Repetitive movements require following proper body mechanics. Notify supervisor of any concerns. Fine repetitive motor skills will be used frequently; gross repetitive motor skills will be used occasionally
. 7. Occasionally push/pull up to 25 pounds of force.
8. Occasional twisting, seldom climb or use stairs; never crawl.
9. Frequently reach from shoulder height to knees; seldom reach above shoulders or below knees.
Basic Qualification Education/Training: Must have high school diploma or equivalent, certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional is preferred.
Skills: Flexibility to work varied hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Qualification to perform physical duties related to position, i.e., moving wheelchairs, lifting/ moving activities equipment, etc. Have or obtain food handlers permit and CPR card.
