PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements and evaluates recreation programs for individuals and groups.

• Maintains medical records and other reports as assigned by the DOA.

• Participates with other allied health disciplines in patient care conferences aimed at meeting the needs of the total patient and family.

• Identifies, reports, and records unusual incidents or problems in accordance with standard operation procedures.

• Assists volunteers as assigned by the DOA.

• Assists with transportation to residents attending activities in the community.

• Make one-to-one visits with residents within the therapeutic recreation context

• Maintain a clean, safe environment and provide necessary materials and clean-up for activity programs

• Offer direction and support to staff members during mutual efforts to provide leisure opportunities to the residents of the facility

• Interact and communicate with patients, family members, co-workers, physicians and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.

• Adhere to productivity, budgetary, and quality assurance guidelines

• Assist with ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment

• Report to duty as assigned and on time

MINIUM POSITION QUALIFIC ATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• One year experience in activities program required. Prior experience in long-term care setting preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in English at a level normally achieved by a high school graduate.

• Must be able to physically turn, lift, and/or support the weight of the adult residents safely during activities and in getting in and out of the van. Needs to assist in patient transfers, pushing wheelchairs, and carrying equipment