Position Summary

Directs, plans, coordinates, and implements activities to meet the interests, physical, cognitive and psycho social needs of all residents. Participates in comprehensive assessment process, including MDS and CAA's completion and resident plan of care activities in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Supervises department volunteers and promotes enthusiasm and interest for activities. Maintains resident's privacy, dignity, confidentiality and respects residents' rights. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned: 

Develops and implements activity programs within the allocated budget Completes a comprehensive assessment on each resident to include his/her background, past and present leisure interests, abilities, physical and mental limitations, and activity-related needs, and completes the activity portion of the MDS/CAAS Contributes to the interdisciplinary plan of care Schedules and coordinates leisure activity programs  to meet the needs of TCU residents  Posts a monthly calendar or events  Encourages resident attendance Maintains documentation of resident's activity involvement in medical record, modifying plan of care as indicated  Establishes an active volunteer program which includes recruiting, screening, orienting, training and supervising volunteers Interprets to residents, other staff members, and the outside community the purpose and benefits of the activity program Serves as a facility liaison to promote positive community support Supervises and protects residents within activity programs, ensuring preservation of resident's rights  Reviews and updates the activity portion of the policy and procedure manual. Routinely adheres to facility policy and procedures  Performs other department related duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

Required:

Associate degree in Recreation Therapy, Occupation Therapy, or related field Certification of license in field of specialty (i.e., CRTS, OTR, etc.) OR must receive license/certification within 1 year of accepting position  Eligible for certification as an Activity Professional or as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist by a recognized accrediting body BLS Certification within 3 months of hire

Preferred: 

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Occupation Therapy, or related field Possess 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting  Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 25003559 Daily Work Times: 8am-4:30pm Hours Per Pay Period: 80 On Call: No Weekends: No