Activity Director - Nursing Home jobs in Buffalo, NY

Humholdt house is looking to hire an Activities Director. As a Activities Director, you  providing a diversified activity program for all residents.  Maintains records, attends interdisciplinary meetings, transports residents to and from activities.  Performs varied clerical and departmental maintenance functions.

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A.                Job Knowledge and Role Responsibilities:

1.                  Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in providing activity programs.

2.                  Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary for providing activities for residents with the following needs:  therapeutic, neuro & dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, and infectious diseases if applicable.

3.                  Attends all mandatory inservices by the employee’s anniversary date.

4.                  Acts appropriately under the direction of the Activities Director and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.

5.                  Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in unit/shift assignments to meet resident and family needs.

6.                  Communicates and observes the Corporate Compliance Program effectively and complies with Code of Conduct when performing work functions.

 A.                Administrative/Resident Care Responsibilities:

1.                  Performs activity programs according to facility calendar.

2.                  Notifies the maintenance of needed repairs, equipment and supplies.

3.                  Maintains a system of records including resident information, progress notes, attendance logs, discharge summaries, Resident Council Meeting minutes and activity assessments/plans for each resident on a daily basis.

4.                  Provides personal services for residents such as writing letters, mailing packages and transporting to community events when transportation is available.

5.                  Interviews new residents to learn about their needs and interest in various activity programs.

6.                  Attends resident care conferences to identify problems and obtain goals and approaches to be implemented in the care plan.

7.                  Utilizes and assists in the supervision of volunteers during programs and parties.

8.                  Assists with the seasonal décor of the facility.

9.                  Assists in transporting residents to and from activities.

10.              Keeps track of department timesheets ...

11.              Keeps an up-to-date cardex of residents’ birth dates.

12.              Performs light housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning up after parties and programs, when necessary.  Keeps office area clean as well as desk and surrounding areas.