Activities Director HCC

<div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>JOB PURPOSE:   </strong></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the provision of a program of activities designed to meet the interests and enhance the functional abilities and self-esteem of each Resident.  Manages employees to provide Recreation Services according to the facility’s philosophy.  In collaboration with the Administrator, allocates resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well-being.</span></span></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></span></span></div> <ol> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gathers information to design Recreation programs that meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Develops and provides individual and group activities for Residents that reflect interests of Residents, are offered at hours convenient to Residents (morning, afternoon, evening, weekend) that appeal to both men and women, take place in a variety of locations and include special seasonal events.  </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Monthly activities calendar given to each Resident.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Develops and implements effective procedures to ensure that all Residents are informed of upcoming activities.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Develops and updates Recreation Services policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and mission of the facility.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Participates in the development of the department budget.  Provides relevant financial information to Administrator regarding department financial needs and status.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hires and retains qualified, competent staff to provide Recreation to attain or maintain highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well-being.  Conducts interviews, provides regular performance reviews, takes appropriate job actions, reviews job actions taken by subordinates to assure that staff meet qualification and performance standards and can perform all essential functions of the job.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Maintain current skills and knowledge through continuing education.  Applies information to job responsibilities.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Participates in fire and disaster drills.  In event of an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure Resident safety.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Plans and organizes Recreational Activities as follows:</span></span></div> <ol> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Monthly-</span></span></div> <ol> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Activities calendar for Residents.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">“News & Views” Newsletter for the Residents, staff and waitlist.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Schedule entertainment at Whitaker Glen (piano, singing groups, variety of musical entertainment)</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Schedule outings for the Residents (museums, plays, luncheons, tours, shopping) </span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Planning calendar for activity assistant.</span></span></div> </li> </ol> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Daily</span></span></div> <ol> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Encourages Residents to participate in activities.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Checks on the Residents (by request) with daily phone calls.</span></span></div> </li> </ol> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Weekly</span></span></div> <ol> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Schedule grocery shopping.    </span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Schedule regular shopping and banking trips (department stores, malls, etc.)</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Organize exercise program three days a week.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Organize yoga class one day a week.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Provide Residents with weekly schedule of events as well as reminder flyers/notices when needed.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Supervise strength training program as needed.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Schedule librarian two days a week.</span></span></div> </li> </ol> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bi-Weekly</span></span></div> <ol> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Organize Vesper services.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Organize movies and provide snacks for Residents.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Set-up bingo and provide prizes.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Provide driver for trip to Walmart.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Provide snacks and organize social hour for Residents to socialize.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Supervises Activities Assistant and Fitness Instructor.</span></span></div> </li> </ol> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">General</span></span></div> <ol> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Plan and organize two travel trips a year (overnight trips with a chartered bus)</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Plan and organize annual Spring Fling event.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Meet new Residents when they move in.</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Purchase supplies for Recreation Department as needed. (bingo prizes, movie snacks, games, art supplies, movies, books, decorations, etc.)</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Provide activities to promote socialization (yearly puzzle challenge, ice cream socials, Bingo, parties, movie night, vespers services, birthday dinner celebrations, entertainment, yearly Great Decisions class, presentations)</span></span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Acts as Librarian between Whitaker Glen and Wake County Library.</span></span></div> </li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li> </ol><br><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Minimum two (2) years college education with courses in recreation, education, social work, other behavioral sciences or clinical services. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, with one (1) year full-time employment in a resident activities program in a long term health care setting; or, One (1) year in a supervisory role within a recreation program.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong> </strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: </strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Eligible for certification as therapeutic Recreation Specialist or as an Activities professional by a recognized accrediting body. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Qualified as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant, or satisfactory</span></div><div><p style="font-family:Arial;"> </p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color:#004d43;font-size:11.0pt;"><strong>Family Makes Us Stronger.</strong></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;"> Our family, your family, one family. 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