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Chase City, VA
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Director of Activities Hot Job Chase City Health & Rehab - CHASE
CITY, VA 23924
Quick Apply Overview Salary Range $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Quick Apply Director of Activities The Activities Director is responsible for developing, organizing, and coordinating the activity program for patients admitted to the center. This individual will collaborate with center employees/patients, and community resources to provide quality activity, recreational, and diversional activities possible.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops, organizes, and coordinates activity programs that meet the needs and interests of patients seven (7) days per week on multiple shifts, including holidays, including center sponsored community outings. Provides leadership and direction to activities employees and volunteers to ensure activities are being delivered as planned. Adheres to budget and manages expenses within the budget. Participates in budget planning for the activities department. Demonstrates ability to address service concerns and follow up timely for resolution. Effectively supervises and directs activities personnel and volunteers. Effectively communicates with patients, families, legal representatives, state/federal representatives, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Adheres to center policies and procedures/state and federal regulations. Promotes and maintains positive and collaborative working relationship with nursing personnel, other departments, patients, families, and visitors. Ensures activity employees are available in sufficient numbers to meet the activity needs of the patients. Supervises activity employees and volunteers. Coordinates recruitment, orientation, and training efforts for the activities department, including volunteers. Assists patients in the development and organization of the Resident Council. Maintains activity equipment in good working order. Manage activity employee's schedule and proper use of recording time in the ADP system. Completes employee performance evaluation(s) timely. Actively participates in the hiring process for the activities department. Actively participates in the disciplinary process as indicated. Completes resident assessment, in a timely manner, for activities, recreational and diversional needs, i.e., admission, quarterly, annual, and significant change. Participates in completion of assigned MDS sections and ensures timely and accurate completion of applicable sections. Develops person-centered and culturally congruent care plans based on patient's individualized physical, mental and emotional needs. Reviews and revises care plan based on patient needs while following state and federal regulations. Capable of driving the center van to transport patients on trips outside of the center. Maintains an active and unencumbered driver's license issued by the state of Virginia. Provides a copy of current motor vehicle insurance at the time of hire and annually thereafter. Supports and protects the individual rights of patients. Performs appropriate documentation utilizing the electronic medical record. Attends and participates in meetings as required or instructed by the Administrator. Performs other duties, as assigned. Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed or registered therapeutic recreational specialist or activities professional, or Eligible for certification as a recreational therapist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body, or An occupational therapist/occupational therapy assistant, or One who has completed a training course approved by the state. Two years of experience in a patient centered social or recreational program. Demonstrates excellent clinical, customer service and leadership skills.
