What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Style Director position at Tequesta Terrace?
Job Summary :
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The Lifestyle Director is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing appropriate resident activity programs, using the philosophy and policies of the facility, and staying consistent with State and Federal regulatory requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
The Lifestyle Coordinator will report to this role.
Duties & Responsibilities :
Develop and implement activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs, and interests.
Perform initial and ongoing assessment of each resident’s backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations, and needs for meaningful activity programs.
Assist in the development of a written plan of care for each resident as it pertains to activity needs.
Document activity plans and progress notes as required by the facility and maintain all activity records in compliance with facility, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Ensure that residents requiring one-on-one intervention receive timely and appropriate activity programs.
Involve residents, their families, and the community in the facility’s activities to ensure quality programs.
Develop special activities, displaying themes and decorations for holidays, birthdays, and seasons.
Maintain a facility newsletter.
Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report such changes to a supervisor.
Follow proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts.
Adhere to guidelines for uniforms and wear a name badge daily.
Follow policy on signing equipment in and out, and use Company assigned equipment properly as intended.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Required Skills & Abilities :
Knowledge of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel.
Thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices.
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle residents based on their maturity and physical level.
Ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information while adhering to Corporate Compliance and HIPAA regulations.
Education & Experience :
Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
Graduate of a state-approved Activity Director course preferred, but not required.
At least two years of previous experience working in long-term care preferred but not required.
Work Environment :
This job operates in a professional office and senior living environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations.
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.
Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.
Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.
Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed.
Subject to infectious diseases, substances, and odors.
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