JOB SUMMARY
The Activities Program Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Activity Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long-term care and assisted living facilities.--
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop, maintain, evaluate, and direct the activity programs
Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the needs of the residents and their family
Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and selecting of personnel for the activity department
Implement a written plan for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified
Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice
Make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator
Assist in the scheduling of activity care plans and assessments
Drives company vehicle for resident outings, appointments, etc.; accompanies residents on trips outside of the community
Provide daily activities for the resident.
Review nurses' notes to determine if activity care plan is being followed
Involve residents and family in planning facilities when necessary
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident
Review and develop a plan of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such a report to the Administrator.
Counsel/discipline activity personnel as necessary
Maintain an excellent working relationship with other department supervisors and coordinate the activity program to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes that ensure a well-educated activity department
Make weekly inspections of all activity functions to assure quality control measures are continually maintained
Encourage residents to participate in hobbies and crafts. Provide materials as necessary
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors
Maintain and support a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity
Maintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations
Maintain a safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices
Perform all other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
Must be knowledgeable of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing facility administrative procedures
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., necessary for providing quality care and maintaining a sound operation.
Must be able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports, etc., to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies/personnel
Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; 2 years college coursework preferred.

Certification
Activities Director Certification required; applicants hired without a certification must obtain certification within 24 months of hire date.
CTRS or other bachelor's degree in a related field is acceptable in lieu of AD Certification.

See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.

Experience
One year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.

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