SAL Management Group

Reports To:  Administrator

Qualifications:  

1:  Must be 17 years or older.

2:  Must be in good health and properly immunized against infectious diseases, including measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria.

3:  Must provide written proof of a recent TB test or obtain one within two weeks of the date of hire.

4:  Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

5:  Must have a current Food Handler's Permit or obtain one within two weeks.

6:  Must be positive and encouraging and have the ability to motivate residents to participate in activities.

ADC or Recreational Therapy Certification preferred

Responsibilities:

1:  Residents shall be encouraged to maintain and develop their fullest potential for independent living through participation in activity and recreational programs.

2:  Will assist and work with volunteers and find ways to be able to utilize the assistance from volunteers.

3:  Involve C.N.A.'s in assisting with group activities.

4:  Maintain inventory of needed supplies for a variety of different activities. 

5:  Will create a monthly activity calendar with a wide variety of enjoyable activities for the residents.

6:  Must do daily activity and attendance charting on each resident.

7:  Will follow the monthly activity calendar on the days scheduled to work.

8:  Will ensure that activities are offered to each resident as identified on the resident service plan.

9:  Will maintain a scrapbook and Facebook page of the facility's new happenings and activities.

10:  Must participate in required monthly In-Service and weekly department head meetings.

11:  Will make sure that the activity room is left clean and orderly at the end of their shift.

12:  Maintain a good working relationship with all customers, including residents, family members, community, vendors, and staff.

13:  May be asked to work different days or hours should a special activity/event that requires more activity assistance fall on a day off.

14:  Will provide 1:1 visits/interaction with residents that are not attending group activities.

15:  Will not participate in gossip of any kind.

16:  Will conduct self professionally.

17:  And all other duties as assigned by Administration

Universal Precautions:

Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is likely.

Physical Requirements:

Has the ability to do occasional heavy lifting of residents (up to 40 lbs.)