Activities Director at Diablo Valley Post Acute in Concord, California

Job Description:

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.

Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies

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 regular meetings to include General Staff, Department Head, Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance (TEAM, Infection Control), Safety Committee, Marketing, Family and Resident Council Assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.

Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.

Assist in arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.