Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the resident-centered activities for the facility.
Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards.
Provide good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.
Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
Assist in reviewing and developing a plan of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy of such report to the Administrator.
Participate in the development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
Develop a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading.
Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.
Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.
