Activities Director - Sunnyside Care Center

Sunnyside Care Center has been a trusted part of our community. Providing Short-term Rehabilitation and Long-term Care, our dedicated and seasoned team remain focused on the principles of safety, kindness and compassion. It is our privilege to foster an environment, where individuality and dignity are preserved, appreciated and honored.

Our facility is actively looking for a Director of Activities to lead our activities team. As the Activities Director, you will be responsible to plan, organize, develop and supervise the day-to-day activities of our facility. The Activities Director plays a key role in creating a positive patient experience. In this role, you will assume responsibility for the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident activities on the units to help facilitate and deliver comprehensive quality care and to manage the environment in which care is given.

The Director of Activities will also assist the team in maintaining high standards of patient safety, privacy, care and cleanliness. Previous experience in a medical setting and as a Activities Director is required for this position.

Responsibilities:

·Meet with Administration monthly or as needed with monthly statistics, discuss new programs and changes within the department.

· Discuss and develop monthly activities budget.

· Arrange for various civic and community service organizations to facilitate events for the residents.

· Develop a program with the resident/designated representative a written plan for their group/independent activities in accordance with his/her needs, interests, capabilities, physical needs, education, and experiences. The plans must be in accordance with the care plan in New York State mandated requirements.

· Review and revise Activities policies and procedures and job descriptions yearly.

· Set up staff meetings regarding resident status and motivation as well as improving interdepartmental communication.

· Schedule and meet with Resident Council once per month, record, and review minutes with interdisciplinary team. Review findings at Q.A. meeting.

· Discuss new and existing programs, changes, and concerns on activity calendar.

· Arrange for Shopper’s Service and coordinate financial aspects of program.

· Recruit, hire, orient, and train new staff.

· Assist as needed to enhance and explain existing programs as well as attempt to increase volunteerism.

· Anticipate and plan the events that may require additional volunteers.

· Arrange and maintain donor book. Send thank you and sympathy cards.

· Oversee the development of the facilities monthly calendar based upon individual and group needs, interest, and capabilities, considering the special needs of residents, including but not limited to dementia, physical handicap, visual, hearing and speech deficiencies, wheelchair or bed restrictions with activities, nursing, volunteers, family, and members of the facility .

· Represent as indicated for the facility at community functions, assist with PR projects, prepare press releases, and submit photos as necessary.

· Document in the resident’s clinical records any changes or updates. Participate in multidisciplinary care plan conference.

· Develops and maintains job descriptions for department personnel, review, and revise with Administration.

· Reviews the 30, 60, and 90 day evaluations for activity staff. Monitor absenteeism with Human Resources Director. Completes annual performance evaluation on a timely basis.

· Devises and formulates, interprets, and executes policies and procedures as established by nursing home Administrator and cooperated in enforcing such policies.

· Participates in the following meetings: Department Head, Patient Care, Quality Assurance, and Policy & Procedure,

· Gives counsel and guidance to activities staff regarding problem-solving, staffing issues, training, and orientating staff, managing supplies and overall organization of the department.

· Open lines of communication with resident families through updating residents progress with letters and conversation to family.

· Manage and facilitate facility holiday/seasonal decorating as needed. Pack and store items for future use to alleviate breakage and damage. Assist the facilities team/families with resident room organization as needed.

· Other tasks assigned by the Administrator.