Activity Director presso Turenne & Associates

Description

Job Summary

The Activities C.N.A.  is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a comprehensive activities program for our (SNF) residents. This role involves creating engaging and meaningful activities to promote social interaction, cognitive stimulation, and overall well-being among residents. The Activities Director ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to enhance the quality of life for residents.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement a diverse activities program that caters to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of residents in the SNF.
2. Assess residents' interests, preferences, and capabilities to create personalized activity plans and ensure individualized care.
3. Plan and coordinate a calendar of activities, events, outings, and entertainment to provide a stimulating and enjoyable environment for residents.
4. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including nursing staff, therapists, and social workers, to integrate activities into the overall care plan of residents.
5. Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of residents' activity levels, preferences, and progress, and adjust activity plans accordingly.
6. Encourage resident participation in activities, fostering a sense of community, purpose, and engagement.
7. Arrange and facilitate group activities, such as games, crafts, exercises, music therapy, pet therapy, and social events, to promote socialization and mental stimulation.
8. Coordinate special celebrations, holiday events, and birthday parties to create a festive and celebratory atmosphere for residents.
9. Collaborate with community organizations, volunteers, and family members to enhance the activities program and expand resources.
10. Maintain activity documentation, including attendance records, activity assessments, progress notes, and individualized care plans.
11. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to activities programming in a SNF, including participation in surveys and inspections.
12. Manage activity supplies, equipment, and resources, ensuring availability and appropriate use.
13. Train and supervise activity assistants and volunteers, providing guidance, support, and feedback.
14. Stay updated with current trends, best practices, and innovations in activities programming for long-term care and incorporate them into the SNF's activities program

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills

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• Previous experience in activities programming, preferably in long-term care or SNF setting.
• Knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and social needs of older adults and individuals with varying abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for activities programming in SNFs, such as F-tag 248.
• Creativity and the ability to design and implement engaging activities for a diverse resident population.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with residents, families, staff, and volunteers.
• Organizational skills to plan and coordinate multiple activities and events.
• Ability to assess residents' needs, preferences, and abilities to develop individualized activity plans.
• Understanding of person-centered care principles and the importance of resident choice and autonomy.
• Proficiency in using computer software and applications for documentation and activity planning.
• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine interest in enhancing the quality of life for residents.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and maintain positive relationships.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing resident needs and facility priorities.
• Physical stamina to lead and participate in various activities involving standing, bending, and lifting.

Working Conditions

• Works in office area(s), warehouse, pharmacy, and some positions work in a long-term care environment (i.e. nursing home, drug rooms, nurses’ stations resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with customers, and customer representatives, family members, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicate with the designated facility staff, nursing personnel, residents, or family members.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Specific Requirements

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
•  Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this company, which include a medical and physical examination if the position requires.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

All Other Duties as Assigned.
I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice and that I am an at-will employee.