What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director (Recreation Therapist) - Memory Support Program Director position at Life Care Center South Shore?
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We're adding to our team at Life Care Center of the South Shore and seeking aMemory Support Program Director for our Dementia Friendly Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Center The Memory Support Program Director is a leadership role. In this role you will oversee staff, develop and implement programs, and manage daily staff and resident operations throughout an interdepartmental team setting. The person best suited for this position will have proven prior experience as a Memory Support Director, strong leadership skills, specialized training and be certified in dementia care.
Position Summary
The Activities Director (Recreation Therapist) plans, organizes, develops, and directs quality activities for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related field
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Recreational Therapist license in good standing throughout employment.
- Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
Specific Job Requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred
- Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)
- Make daily rounds to ensure activities team is performing to standards and patient needs are being met
- Appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behavior
- Escort patients to and from activities
- Make regular in room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities
- Effectively manage and operate within budget
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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