Jupiter Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center -
Recreation Director
Jupiter Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is looking to hire a talented Recreation Director.
Recreation Director Position Summary :
The Recreation Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of the full scope of the facility’s recreation services. This includes providing an ongoing, inclusive program that uses purposeful activities in order to improve and maintain the quality of life for residents. The recreational programs are designed to meet the physical, cognitive, social, spiritual and emotional interests, and needs of every resident as per the current federal and state guidelines and regulations. The Recreation Director is responsible for hiring and supervising all Recreation staff / volunteers and ensuring that they are trained appropriately to provide clinical, quality recreational services.
Recreation Director Required Skills :
- A minimum of two years within the last five-years working full-time in Recreation, or CTRS, or ADC, or OT, or OTA
- Knowledge of Recreation clinical documentation
- Knowledge of Resident Rights
- Knowledge of Person-Centered Care
- Knowledge of Gerontology
Recreation Director General Duties and Responsibilities :
Ensures that recreation services are in compliance with policies and guidelines as well as state and federal regulationsServes as a member of the interdisciplinary team and supports practices that focus on improving clinical, customer, staff and center excellencePlans a variety of engaging and meaningful recreational programs 7 days / week (including evenings, weekend and holidaysPlans activities that are appropriate to the needs of the residents (includes but are not limited to : small and large group programs, individualpursuits, sensory activities, clubs, special interests, spiritual and religious activities, one to one activity, community outingsEvaluates the effectiveness of recreation services to :a) Enhance the resident’s quality of lifeb) Meet program goalsc) Illicit residents’ feedbackd) Identify special projects to enhance recreation servicesPrepares a monthly calendar of activities that are posted in prominent areas and provided to every residentPrepares a monthly staffing schedule that includes evening and weekend and holiday coverageEnsures that all documentation requirements are met. (MDS, assessments, care plans, discharge summary TR section)Develops a system to record resident participation / attendanceServes as Smoking Champion, if the facility participates in the smoking program. Maintains smoker list and appoints staff for supervision during smoke sessionsDevelops and implements a departmental Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan to continually monitor areas of recreation that involves health care delivery and resident quality of lifeParticipates in morning meetings, department head meetings, care planmeetings, QAPI meetings, and any other meeting as directed by the Facility AdministratorOrders and maintains appropriate supplies and equipment for the departmentPlans a monthly Resident Council meeting and serves as the staff liaisonfor the resident council president and another resident executivecommittee members. Takes minutes of meetings and ensures that allresident concerns are followed up and resolved.Uphold and safeguard residents’ rights; Advocates for and on behalf ofresidentsProvides and ensures that translation services and communication tools are available in the facility for residents who speak a language other EnglishOrganizes and coordinates special community outings with residentinterests in mindArranges regular entertainment, parties, seasonal programs and specialeventsPlans and coordinates staff events and community events at the requestof the AdministratorEnsures that the facility is appropriately decorated as per the holiday / seasonSupervises the volunteer program for the facility. Establishes andmaintains an effective volunteer program through recruitment, screening,orienting, training, and recognizing volunteersResponsible for contributing to company-wide, bi-monthly newsletterand maintaining facility social media program (Facebook)Adheres to all facility and corporate policiesExperience :
1 year (Preferred)An Equal Opportunity Employer
