Activities supervisor job description
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Example activities supervisor requirements on a job description
Activities supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in activities supervisor job postings.
Sample activities supervisor requirements
- Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field.
- Minimum of three years' experience in recreation and/or group activities.
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Sample required activities supervisor soft skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
- Ability to plan and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
Activities supervisor job description example 1
Highland General Hospital activities supervisor job description
SUMMARY: Supervises activity therapy function to meet the needs and varying levels of care of a diverse resident population. Performs related duties as required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Level Assists residents to and from activities. Arranges off-site activity trips. Assists residents orienting to facility and ensures transportation/assistance for activities.
2. Collaborates with the rehabilitation department to arrange activities that promote functional independence. Collaborates with social services to provide intervention strategies for residents with evident psychosocial concerns. Maintains good communication with other departments as appropriate and consults with Interdisciplinary Team on residents who may have behavioral disturbance.
3. Develops an activity program that is meaningful to residents and addresses multiple levels of care and develops programs appropriate for high and lower functioning residents. Seeks resident input in program developed.
4. Develops schedules and implements an activity program and develops a monthly activity calendar designed to meet individual and group needs for the total population, including activities for the residents unable to leave their rooms.
5. Provides a wide range of activities which include opportunities for: productive and purposeful activities, socialization, educational and intellectual pursuits, religious activities, functional restorative activities and decision-making activities. Maintains a calendar of activities in a conspicuous place.
6. Interviews and assesses each resident within five days of admission (and quarterly as needed) and completes the Activity Assessment Record. Identifies individual interests of each resident and develops a care plan entry which reflects these interests and establishes interventions to meet the goals.
7. Maintains appropriate records which include: individual activity plan incorporated with resident care plan, progress notes in the resident record at least monthly, daily attendance/participation records and a list of patients unable to participate and materials/supplies ordered and used in the program.
8. Maintains equipment and purchases supplies staying within both labor and expense budgets. -
9. Member of the IDT team.
10. Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident. Documents resident response to care plans and evaluates individual resident activity. Completes MDS and RAPS in a timely manner, utilizing observation and assessment/monitoring tools. Ensures all resident activity documentation is complete, timely and reaches a conclusion on how to proceed with plan of care.
11. Supervises activity assistants. Develops and maintains community volunteer efforts.
12. Supports residents' needs and desires through one-on-one interaction, small group activity and large group meetings. Provides a venue for resident activism through the Resident Council process; communicates expressed desires and concerns of those residents to Associate Administrator and appropriate department heads. Takes minutes at and keeps record of Resident Council meetings and ensures proper follow through occurs in response to the Residence Council concerns.
13. Utilizes music programs including therapy, pet therapy and aroma therapy to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, aggression and pain. Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the residents.
14. Evaluates performances of employees and assists them in developing to their full potential.
15. Handles complaints or problems which are more complex and require an overall knowledge of post-acute care policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Certification Required: California Certified Activity Director or Certified Recreation Therapist.
Education Preferred: B.S. in Recreation Therapy.
Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
Preferred Experience: Two years' experience as an Activity Director in a long term care setting.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Level Assists residents to and from activities. Arranges off-site activity trips. Assists residents orienting to facility and ensures transportation/assistance for activities.
2. Collaborates with the rehabilitation department to arrange activities that promote functional independence. Collaborates with social services to provide intervention strategies for residents with evident psychosocial concerns. Maintains good communication with other departments as appropriate and consults with Interdisciplinary Team on residents who may have behavioral disturbance.
3. Develops an activity program that is meaningful to residents and addresses multiple levels of care and develops programs appropriate for high and lower functioning residents. Seeks resident input in program developed.
4. Develops schedules and implements an activity program and develops a monthly activity calendar designed to meet individual and group needs for the total population, including activities for the residents unable to leave their rooms.
5. Provides a wide range of activities which include opportunities for: productive and purposeful activities, socialization, educational and intellectual pursuits, religious activities, functional restorative activities and decision-making activities. Maintains a calendar of activities in a conspicuous place.
6. Interviews and assesses each resident within five days of admission (and quarterly as needed) and completes the Activity Assessment Record. Identifies individual interests of each resident and develops a care plan entry which reflects these interests and establishes interventions to meet the goals.
7. Maintains appropriate records which include: individual activity plan incorporated with resident care plan, progress notes in the resident record at least monthly, daily attendance/participation records and a list of patients unable to participate and materials/supplies ordered and used in the program.
8. Maintains equipment and purchases supplies staying within both labor and expense budgets. -
9. Member of the IDT team.
10. Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident. Documents resident response to care plans and evaluates individual resident activity. Completes MDS and RAPS in a timely manner, utilizing observation and assessment/monitoring tools. Ensures all resident activity documentation is complete, timely and reaches a conclusion on how to proceed with plan of care.
11. Supervises activity assistants. Develops and maintains community volunteer efforts.
12. Supports residents' needs and desires through one-on-one interaction, small group activity and large group meetings. Provides a venue for resident activism through the Resident Council process; communicates expressed desires and concerns of those residents to Associate Administrator and appropriate department heads. Takes minutes at and keeps record of Resident Council meetings and ensures proper follow through occurs in response to the Residence Council concerns.
13. Utilizes music programs including therapy, pet therapy and aroma therapy to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, aggression and pain. Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the residents.
14. Evaluates performances of employees and assists them in developing to their full potential.
15. Handles complaints or problems which are more complex and require an overall knowledge of post-acute care policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Certification Required: California Certified Activity Director or Certified Recreation Therapist.
Education Preferred: B.S. in Recreation Therapy.
Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
Preferred Experience: Two years' experience as an Activity Director in a long term care setting.
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Activities supervisor job description example 2
Alameda Health System activities supervisor job description
SUMMARY: Supervises activity therapy function to meet the needs and varying levels of care of a diverse resident population. Performs related duties as required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Level Assists residents to and from activities. Arranges off-site activity trips. Assists residents orienting to facility and ensures transportation/assistance for activities.
2. Collaborates with the rehabilitation department to arrange activities that promote functional independence. Collaborates with social services to provide intervention strategies for residents with evident psychosocial concerns. Maintains good communication with other departments as appropriate and consults with Interdisciplinary Team on residents who may have behavioral disturbance.
3. Develops an activity program that is meaningful to residents and addresses multiple levels of care and develops programs appropriate for high and lower functioning residents. Seeks resident input in program developed.
4. Develops schedules and implements an activity program and develops a monthly activity calendar designed to meet individual and group needs for the total population, including activities for the residents unable to leave their rooms.
5. Provides a wide range of activities which include opportunities for: productive and purposeful activities, socialization, educational and intellectual pursuits, religious activities, functional restorative activities and decision-making activities. Maintains a calendar of activities in a conspicuous place.
6. Interviews and assesses each resident within five days of admission (and quarterly as needed) and completes the Activity Assessment Record. Identifies individual interests of each resident and develops a care plan entry which reflects these interests and establishes interventions to meet the goals.
7. Maintains appropriate records which include: individual activity plan incorporated with resident care plan, progress notes in the resident record at least monthly, daily attendance/participation records and a list of patients unable to participate and materials/supplies ordered and used in the program.
8. Maintains equipment and purchases supplies staying within both labor and expense budgets. -
9. Member of the IDT team.
10. Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident. Documents resident response to care plans and evaluates individual resident activity. Completes MDS and RAPS in a timely manner, utilizing observation and assessment/monitoring tools. Ensures all resident activity documentation is complete, timely and reaches a conclusion on how to proceed with plan of care.
11. Supervises activity assistants. Develops and maintains community volunteer efforts.
12. Supports residents' needs and desires through one-on-one interaction, small group activity and large group meetings. Provides a venue for resident activism through the Resident Council process; communicates expressed desires and concerns of those residents to Associate Administrator and appropriate department heads. Takes minutes at and keeps record of Resident Council meetings and ensures proper follow through occurs in response to the Residence Council concerns.
13. Utilizes music programs including therapy, pet therapy and aroma therapy to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, aggression and pain. Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the residents.
14. Evaluates performances of employees and assists them in developing to their full potential.
15. Handles complaints or problems which are more complex and require an overall knowledge of post-acute care policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Certification Required: California Certified Activity Director or Certified Recreation Therapist.
Education Preferred: B.S. in Recreation Therapy.
Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
Preferred Experience: Two years' experience as an Activity Director in a long term care setting.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Level Assists residents to and from activities. Arranges off-site activity trips. Assists residents orienting to facility and ensures transportation/assistance for activities.
2. Collaborates with the rehabilitation department to arrange activities that promote functional independence. Collaborates with social services to provide intervention strategies for residents with evident psychosocial concerns. Maintains good communication with other departments as appropriate and consults with Interdisciplinary Team on residents who may have behavioral disturbance.
3. Develops an activity program that is meaningful to residents and addresses multiple levels of care and develops programs appropriate for high and lower functioning residents. Seeks resident input in program developed.
4. Develops schedules and implements an activity program and develops a monthly activity calendar designed to meet individual and group needs for the total population, including activities for the residents unable to leave their rooms.
5. Provides a wide range of activities which include opportunities for: productive and purposeful activities, socialization, educational and intellectual pursuits, religious activities, functional restorative activities and decision-making activities. Maintains a calendar of activities in a conspicuous place.
6. Interviews and assesses each resident within five days of admission (and quarterly as needed) and completes the Activity Assessment Record. Identifies individual interests of each resident and develops a care plan entry which reflects these interests and establishes interventions to meet the goals.
7. Maintains appropriate records which include: individual activity plan incorporated with resident care plan, progress notes in the resident record at least monthly, daily attendance/participation records and a list of patients unable to participate and materials/supplies ordered and used in the program.
8. Maintains equipment and purchases supplies staying within both labor and expense budgets. -
9. Member of the IDT team.
10. Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident. Documents resident response to care plans and evaluates individual resident activity. Completes MDS and RAPS in a timely manner, utilizing observation and assessment/monitoring tools. Ensures all resident activity documentation is complete, timely and reaches a conclusion on how to proceed with plan of care.
11. Supervises activity assistants. Develops and maintains community volunteer efforts.
12. Supports residents' needs and desires through one-on-one interaction, small group activity and large group meetings. Provides a venue for resident activism through the Resident Council process; communicates expressed desires and concerns of those residents to Associate Administrator and appropriate department heads. Takes minutes at and keeps record of Resident Council meetings and ensures proper follow through occurs in response to the Residence Council concerns.
13. Utilizes music programs including therapy, pet therapy and aroma therapy to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, aggression and pain. Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the residents.
14. Evaluates performances of employees and assists them in developing to their full potential.
15. Handles complaints or problems which are more complex and require an overall knowledge of post-acute care policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Certification Required: California Certified Activity Director or Certified Recreation Therapist.
Education Preferred: B.S. in Recreation Therapy.
Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
Preferred Experience: Two years' experience as an Activity Director in a long term care setting.
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Activities supervisor job description example 3
Diversicare activities supervisor job description
Smile, You've Found Us!
Are you passionate about caregiving? Would you like to work with the best team in the world? If so, Diversicare invites you to apply.
We build on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills to shape the culture in our workplace. Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence, which we extend to all those we are privileged to serve.
If you wish to make a difference in the lives of our patients and residents, APPLY NOW!
Full Time Benefits include:
* Medical/Dental/Vision
* Excellent 401k plan
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
* Long and Short Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Life Insurance
* Referral Bonuses
* DiversICARE - employee hardship fund
* Pay advancement program - OnShift Wallet
Diversicare provides post-acute care services to patients and residents at 61 skilled nursing and long-term care centers in eight states, primarily in the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest United States. Together, with our team of dedicated healthcare professionals, we leverage our diverse strengths to provide each patient and resident with healthcare serves that best meet their needs.
It is Diversicare's Mission to "Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations."
We are guided to excellence by five Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork and Stewardship, as well as 12 Service Standards.
We build on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills to shape the culture in our workplace. Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence. Our Service Standards are in place to offer support. They lead us to what matters most to our company: creating a warm, caring, safe and professional environment for our customers and each other.
Our culture of impassioned service delivery is the Diversicare Difference.
Responsibilities
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
Responsible for coordinating, directing and planning the recreation programs to meet the specific needs of each and all residents. Ensures residents' lives are maintained to the extent possible by providing activities and contacts with the community. Obtains transportation for the residents to various life enrichment programs.
* Develop and coordinate activity program.
* Plan and implement an activity calendar monthly.
* Provide one to one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
* Participate in review of individual Residents' Care Plans and document activity progress quarterly or when a significant change occurs.
* Coordinate quarterly special events at the residence, which includes the residents, families and friends.
* Be familiar with the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights and assist residents with exercising these rights.
Qualifications
1. High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. Long term experience preferred.
3. SSD/AD certification
4. An interest in people; the ability to instruct residents and to communicate with them.
5. Ability to direct and perform a variety of activities and to respond to varied needs of the residents.
6. Imagination and creativity preferred.
(EOE)
Are you passionate about caregiving? Would you like to work with the best team in the world? If so, Diversicare invites you to apply.
We build on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills to shape the culture in our workplace. Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence, which we extend to all those we are privileged to serve.
If you wish to make a difference in the lives of our patients and residents, APPLY NOW!
Full Time Benefits include:
* Medical/Dental/Vision
* Excellent 401k plan
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
* Long and Short Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Life Insurance
* Referral Bonuses
* DiversICARE - employee hardship fund
* Pay advancement program - OnShift Wallet
Diversicare provides post-acute care services to patients and residents at 61 skilled nursing and long-term care centers in eight states, primarily in the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest United States. Together, with our team of dedicated healthcare professionals, we leverage our diverse strengths to provide each patient and resident with healthcare serves that best meet their needs.
It is Diversicare's Mission to "Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations."
We are guided to excellence by five Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork and Stewardship, as well as 12 Service Standards.
We build on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills to shape the culture in our workplace. Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence. Our Service Standards are in place to offer support. They lead us to what matters most to our company: creating a warm, caring, safe and professional environment for our customers and each other.
Our culture of impassioned service delivery is the Diversicare Difference.
Responsibilities
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
Responsible for coordinating, directing and planning the recreation programs to meet the specific needs of each and all residents. Ensures residents' lives are maintained to the extent possible by providing activities and contacts with the community. Obtains transportation for the residents to various life enrichment programs.
* Develop and coordinate activity program.
* Plan and implement an activity calendar monthly.
* Provide one to one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
* Participate in review of individual Residents' Care Plans and document activity progress quarterly or when a significant change occurs.
* Coordinate quarterly special events at the residence, which includes the residents, families and friends.
* Be familiar with the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights and assist residents with exercising these rights.
Qualifications
1. High School diploma or equivalent required.
2. Long term experience preferred.
3. SSD/AD certification
4. An interest in people; the ability to instruct residents and to communicate with them.
5. Ability to direct and perform a variety of activities and to respond to varied needs of the residents.
6. Imagination and creativity preferred.
(EOE)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024