Activity director Jobs in Downey, CA

Sunray Healthcare Center -

Availability : Full Time Saturday - Wednesday 9 : 30a - 4 : 30p

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to assist in the planning and implementation of activities as they meet the needs of the resident care plans in accordance with current federal, state and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by the Director of Activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning, organizing and conducting activities for the facility

Involving residents and family members in the planning whenever possible

Arranging transportation for field trips when necessary

Ensuring all charted activity progress notes are descriptive and detailed

Coordinating activities with other departments and working collaboratively with all staff

Following Infection and Control policies and Safety and Sanitation procedures

Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately

Protecting each residents file and data with confidentially per HIPAA standards

Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

High school diploma or GED

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of 6 months experience in skilled nursing preferred

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to follow directions

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Repetitive hand motion

Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet

Ability to read fine prints

• Per California state mandate, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for this position.