What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Recreational Activities for LTC Center FT position at Chestnut Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center?
To be considered for the Director of Activities , This person must be able to provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
Minimum requirements: Minimum educational requirements include a high school diploma or its equivalent
and satisfactory completion of a training course for Therapeutic activity directors approved by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
This person may also be either a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional certified by a recognized accrediting body or a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
License: Certification or licensure as appropriate noted above.
Experience: 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program approved by the DHHS within the last five years, one of which was full time in a resident activities program in a health care setting.
Provide an activities program on a daily basis including evenings and weekends.
A. Provide a plan of activities appropriate to the needs of the residents that includes, but is not limited to:
- Group social activities.
- Indoor and outdoor activities, which may include daily walks.
- Activities away from the facility.
- Spiritual programs and attendance at houses of worship.
- Opportunity for resident involvement in planning and implementation of the activities program.
- Creative activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama, educational programs
- Exercise activities
- One to one attention
- Promotion of facility / community interaction
Contribute to facility efforts to maintain and /or improve quality of care through participation in the following:
A. Attend Care Plan meetings.
B. Serve as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee.
C. Serve as a member of the Behavior Management Committee.
D. Attend Department Head Meetings.
E. Attend mandatory in-services.
If you feel that you do meet these qualifications - We are looking forward to hearing from you !