What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Leader position at Bethany Village?
The primary purpose of the job position is to be directly involved in the day-to-day operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current regulations and established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that an on-going program of recreational activities and therapies are designed to meet the interests and well-being of each resident.
Duties
-Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the recreational therapy programs of the facility.
-Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the recreational therapy department.
-Participate in community planning related to the interests of the residents.
-Involve residents and their families in planning recreational therapy programs.
-Arrange resident transportation for field trips and appointments.
-Maintain a productive working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.
-Participate in facility surveys.
-Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality improvement program for the recreational therapy department.
-Meet with administration and other departments in planning recreational therapy programs and services.
-Attend department head meetings as scheduled.
-Schedule department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel and work assignments to expedite work.
-Maintain an excellent working relationship with other departments and coordinate programs to assure that therapy programs can be performed without interruption.
-Ensure that department work areas are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
-Check supply rooms to assure that needed supplies are on hand to conduct scheduled programs and services.
-Participate in resident/group council meetings as requested and provide support services to such council.
-Maintain a written record of resident's complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint.
-Encourage residents to participate in recreational therapy activities. Provide materials as necessary.
-Conduct recreational therapy programs and services as scheduled.
-Develop and maintain a recreational therapy schedule and/or calendar tailored to the resident's interests and abilities.
-Make routine visits to residents and perform assistance with activities as necessary.
- Organize events, outings, and physician's appointments.
Experience
- Experience in recreational therapy, ADLs, care, memory care, or related fields is preferred
- Familiarity with long term care, assisted living, caregiving, or home community care settings is a plus
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively
- Proficiency in event planning and coordination
Join our team as an Activities Leader and make a positive impact on the lives of our residents through engaging and fulfilling activities.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Bethany, PA 18431 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bethany, PA 18431: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
