What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Director/ Activities Director position at St. Petersburg Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Position Definition:
Responsible for overall direction and administration of Life enrichment/Activity Programs in accordance with Federal, state, and local regulations to ensure that the emotional, recreational and social needs of the residents are met and maintained on an individual basis. Maintain department and assist Administrator in maintaining facility in full local, State, and Federal regulatory compliance at all times.
Essential Duties:
• Responsible for planning, development, organization, implementation, evaluation and direction of a viable therapeutic activity program based on the concept of encouraging residents to reach their highest personal, spiritual, and psychosocial potential through meaningful engagement.
• Assist in maintenance and expansion of each resident’s intellectual capacity, creativity, and life enjoyment.
• Be creative and incorporate/encourage all facility staff to assist and participate in programs.
• Perform daily facility rounds a minimum of four times per day to provide assurance that residents have some form of stimulation provided.
• Perform resident screenings/data gathering using minimum data set (MDS) instrument.
• Complete resident assessment protocols including RAI/RAPS and care plans..
• Develop and implement plans to ensure residents become meaningfully engaged throughout each day and evening.
• Compile and maintain current monthly newsletter, activity schedules, and calendars.
• Provide craft supplies, materials, library services, tapes, records, and Braille reading materials and assist residents in activities of choice.
• Ensure that all necessary forms, reports, and progress notes are properly completed in an informative manner.
• Participate in community planning, development and implementation of activities programs, resident assessments and discharge planning to meet facility needs.
• Oversee quality assurance of activities programs including monitoring spiritual, social and recreational needs of residents through interviews, visits, and consultations with residents and their families
• Monitor activities to ensure that residents’ social and emotional needs are met
• Report change in residents’ conditions to nursing personnel
• Formulate and submit recommendations to Administrator of activities material, equipment, and supply needs, including assisting in order and purchase of equipment and supplies.
Minimum Requirements:
• • Current Activity Director certification
• 1 years of prior recent experience as a long-term care activity director or 1 year of experience working under a certified activity consultant, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CTRS preferred.
• Familiar with basic CPR rescuer skills
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrable leadership and instructional skills
