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Purpose of the Position

The primary purpose of the position is to assist the Activity Director in developing and conducting therapeutic recreation programs in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that an on-going 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 is maintained.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

1. Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the activity programs of this facility.

2. Participate in implementation of activity care plans.

3. Interview resident or families as necessary and in a private setting.

4. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Activity Director as required.

5. Involve the resident or family in planning activity programs when possible.

6. Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.

7. Refer resident or families to appropriate rehabilitation personnel when the facility does not provide the services or meet the needs of the resident.

8. Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of activity programs.

9. Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.

10. Work with the facility's consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

11. Make written and oral reports or recommendations to the Activity Director concerning the operation of the activity department.

12. Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.

13. Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.

14. Interview residents or family members to obtain activity information.

15. Assist the Activity Director in maintaining a reference library of written material, laws, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will provide assistance in maintaining a quality activity program.

16. Involve the resident or family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.

17. Meet with the rehabilitation and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning activity programs.

18. Arrange transportation for field trips when necessary.

19. Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as assigned by the Administrator.

20. Provide written and/or oral reports of the programs and activities as required, or as may be directed by such committee(s).

21. Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of discharge plans.

22. Assist the Activity Director in evaluating and implementing recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to activity services.

Resident Care Functions

1. Assist the Activity Director in developing comprehensive assessments of the activity needs of each resident.

2. Assist the Activity Director in developing a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems or needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem or need identified.

3. Insofar as practical, encourage the resident to participate in the development and review of his or her plan of care.

4. Assist in the scheduling of activity care plans and assessments to be presented and discussed at each care plan conference.

5. Write monthly activity progress notes that are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service.

6. Review progress notes to determine if the activity care plan is being followed.

7. Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least monthly.

8. Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care.

Food Services

1. Record and monitor all meals.

2. Encourage residents to finish all meals and offer substitutions when necessary.

3. Serve meals to all sit-down residents.

Activities

1. Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games or activities for residents.

2. Encourage residents to participate in hobbies and crafts and self-directed activities. Provide materials as necessary.

3. Supervise activities as necessary.

4. Assist in developing and maintaining an activity schedule.

5. Provide reading materials in braille, tapes, and records as necessary.

6. Assist in providing library service for residents through cooperation with the local library.

7. Make routine visits to residents and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.

8. May arrange for sale of articles made by residents, i.e., at bazaars, in gift shop, etc.

9. Assist bed-ridden residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc., as necessary.

10. Encourage residents to facilitate their intellectual development through reading, writing and academic pursuits.

11. Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Activity Director and/or Administrator.

Working Conditions and Qualifications

Be involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies & personnel, etc. Be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning. Create and

maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

Education

Must possess an eighth grade diploma or its equivalent.

Experience

One (1) year experience as a CNA, Rehabilitation Assistant or Activity Assistant in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related medical facility is desired