Activity Director in Long Term Care

**We are looking for someone with an outgoing personality that can provide a fun and creative activity program for our residents.
**Prefer someone who is certified, but will send the right person to class.
Duties and Responsibilites: Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the activities programs of this facility to meet the individual and person-centered needs of the residents.
Develop recreational activities opportunities that are appropriate to the resident population and individualized to resident needs.
Review department policies and procedures at least annually and participate in making recommended changes.
Coordinate community outreach and seek out recreational partnerships that are representative of the interests of the residents.
Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc.
, and submitting such to the Administrator as required.
Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards of practice and make recommendations on changes in facility policies and procedures to the Administrator.
Review departmental policies and job descriptions at least annually or as required.
Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the activities department.
Contribute to the development of departmental budgets and workforce allocations in accordance with the budget.
Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
Provide reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operations of the activities department.