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Activity Staff Elizabeth Adam Crump Health and Rehab - 2.6 Glen Allen, VA Job Details 2 hours ago Qualifications Meeting minutes Recreation therapy Volunteer coordination for social programs Abuse and neglect policy adherence Volunteer management Program development Resident hobbies assistance Care documentation Clinical case management notes Mid-level Volunteer training Volunteer coordination program management Special events experience Fundraising event program management Compliance documentation Collaboration with community partners Volunteer coordination Wellness activities for care recipients Patient progress monitoring Clinical confidentiality policies Clinical documentation standards Managing patient records Volunteer recruitment Volunteer scheduling Emergency evacuation protocols Health volunteer program coordination Marketing Coordinating resident events Therapy progress note documentation Staff development Full Job Description Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents' plan of care and within the specified budget. Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, insuring the safety and well being of each resident at all times. Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary. Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities. Consistently maintain standards for activity scheduling and documentation established by policies and regulatory requirements. Solicit the involvement of the community (clubs, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, individuals, etc.) when planning facility activities and events. Plan, organize and direct Activity Department fund raising events. Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals. Participate in resident care planning by identifying the activity needs of residents in accordance with the medical assessment. Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of events. Provide a copy of the calendar in each resident's room, and at least one large calendar prominently displayed in the facility. Maintain a pictorial scrapbook of activities and events sponsored by the facility during the year. Develop and maintain an active volunteer program through marketing, development, support, and organization. Encourage participation by residents, family members, staff, visitors, and community groups and individuals. Assign and train volunteers and maintain documentation of volunteer hours. Reward volunteers for service annually and at other special events. Train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of recreation and therapy. Prepare progress notes for medical staff reflecting residents' reactions and evidence of progress or regression. Maintain all activity related records required by regulations and Medical Records - activity assessments, progress notes, and discharge summary. Assist the residents with organizing and maintaining active Resident Council. Provide accommodation, assistance, scheduling, and other means to assure that residents have the opportunity to meet a minimum of one time per month. Channel feedback from Resident council to the appropriate facility personnel to insure that resident issues are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. Document minutes of Resident Council meetings as well as follow-up to any concerns expressed at the meeting. Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information. Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information. Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse. Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility. Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.