Activities Director
Hanford Post Acute - Hanford, CA
Skilled Nursing Facility
Hourly Rate: $20-$25/hour (DOE)
Full-Time
General Purpose

The primary purpose of the Activities Director position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines. This role ensures an ongoing, resident-centered activities program designed to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident based on comprehensive assessments.
Essential Duties

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct resident-centered activity programs
• Maintain knowledge of current federal and state regulations and professional standards
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, support personnel, government agencies, and the public
• Participate in community planning related to resident interests and facility services
• Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies
• Assist in developing and implementing plans of correction for activity-related survey deficiencies
• Attend and participate in facility meetings, including General Staff, Department Head, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance (TEAM, Infection Control), Safety Committee, Marketing, and Family/Resident Council meetings
• Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in identifying and correcting quality deficiencies
• Participate in discharge planning, resident assessments, and activity care plan development
• Assist with arranging transportation for resident outings, appointments, and discharges as needed
• Develop and maintain a monthly activity calendar including group activities, resident outings, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents
• Encourage resident participation in self-initiated activities such as hobbies, crafts, and reading
• Provide appropriate materials, including Braille or audio books when necessary
• Ensure activity documentation and progress notes are accurate, descriptive, and reflective of resident responses

Supervisory Requirements

• Assist with the supervision and management of activity staff

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferably one (1) year of experience in a long-term care facility

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Activity Director Certification required

Skills & Abilities

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend technical procedures and policy manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasional sitting
• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Low to moderate noise level
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Duties may change due to reasonable accommodation or operational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Hanford Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.