Activities Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including the following but may include other 

duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Planning daily and weekly activities for residents, keeping in mind any physical or 

emotional limitations.

• Requests for purchase of materials related to activities need to be made to the 

Assistant Administrator or Resident Care Supervisor.

• Maintain good hygiene and practice proper hand washing technique for infection 

control.

• Report any resident behavior/physical concerns immediately to the Assistant 

Administrator or Resident Care Supervisor.

• Complete Resident Observation Reports in a precise and timely manner, placing a 

copy of such in the proper tray.

• Take residents shopping when needed.

• Assist with meals by helping in whatever capacity the dietary staff needs, including 

but not limited to serving meals and bussing tables.

• When serving food to residents, be aware of dietary restrictions at all times.

• Help out whenever help is needed when duties permit.

• Read the Communication Log daily when beginning work to familiarize oneself with 

the previous shift events.