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OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE: The primary responsibility of your job position is to assist the Activities Director in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Activities Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
The Activities Director will assist in developing the resident activity programs of the community. Conduct activities in accordance with physician orders. Participate in the assessment process and resident care plan and maintain necessary required records and documentation. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.
Activity Program Development Duties:
• Assist in organizing programs for group and individual activities based on residents individualized needs as identified in residents’ health-care plan
• Maintain a balance of recreational activities • Help prepare monthly bulletin board indicating future activities, holiday themes, or picture review of past activities
• Participate in group activities that are scheduled to provide for maximum involvement by interested residents
• Participate in programs for improving skills and learning new ideas and techniques
• Responsible for transportation of residents within the community from one area to another area where activities may occur
• Help coordinate scheduled activities with other departments
Activity Program Reporting Duties:
• Communicate residents’ programs to residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and community staff
• Record progress notes on resident’s activities and response of resident to activity program
• Assist in preparing Monthly Activities Calendars indicating scheduled activities and times for coming months which reflect interests identified by the comprehensive assessment, offer activities at hours convenient to the residents (morning, afternoon, some evening and some weekends), reflect the cultural and religious interests of the resident population, appeal to both men and women and all age groups, living in the community, take place in a variety of locations (i.e. indoor/outdoor and community based activities), and include seasonal and special events
• Review the activity supplies and equipment to ensure materials are available to residents
• Prepare monthly report on progress of activity program
• Participate in in-service program of the facility
Resident Care Duties:
• Record resident’s activity participation in resident’s individual medical record. Keep group records of participation on scheduled activities
• Recognize abnormal signs and symptoms which may signify a physical change in resident’s condition that could require nursing intervention. Report same to Director of Nursing immediately
• Help read incoming mail, and address and post outgoing mail upon the resident’s request
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of special needs and limitations of elderly; methods and techniques used to include residents and involve them in activities; alert to attitudes and feelings of residents; knowledge of/familiarity with handcrafts, skills, games, other activities, and knowledge and sources of materials and local services. Management proficiency, profitability management and standards development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED; college graduate in a related field of study Experience: Two years of experience in a social, recreational or resident activities program in a health care setting (preferred).
Submit Application to:
Hillcrest Care Center
Attn: Chandra Savage-Bowen
360 Canyon Ridge Drive
Wray, CO 80758
(970) 332-4856
You can pick up an application from the Reception Desk, call to have one mailed or fill out our online application form by clicking the Application tab above. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. EOE.
