What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist position at AC Employment?
Essential Functions
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Conduct an assessment with each resident to identify residents' needs, interests, and skills for an individualized program plan.
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Develop and implement services including group programs and one-to-one interventions for each resident of an assigned unit within the context of the resident's comprehensive assessment and care plan.
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Maintain documentation such as assessments, progress notes, MDS, care plans, and daily charting.
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Assist the Director in evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of recreational interventions in relation to resident needs.
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Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings and ensure that the recreation plan conforms to the overall interdisciplinary Care Plan.
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Provide direction to the nursing staff in providing physical, cognitive, emotional/behavioral, leisure, and social interventions to residents.
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Assist in the development and maintenance of the department quality assurance program.
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Assist the Director in the education and direction of Recreation Leaders.
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Supervise and direct assigned volunteers.
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Maintain an adequate amount of supplies and equipment.
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In the absence of the Director, be responsible to the Senior Recreation Specialist for the daily operation of the department.
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Participate in staff development programs, including attendance at mandatory education programs.
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Comply with guidelines of the HAZCOM program.
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Participate, as assigned, in Nursing Home Committees.
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Perform other related duties as requested in the spirit of cooperation, including unrelated duties in case of emergency.