What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Services Director position at Villa at the Park?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Recreational Services Director supervises and provides the Activity program appropriate to meet the physical, social, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and recreational needs and interests of each patient/resident. Provides the opportunity for residents/patients to engage in normal pursuits, as well as promoting a successful and well-balanced leisure lifestyle. Works with all disciplines to assist the patient/resident in reaching their highest level of independence. Plans and monitors leisure activities for recreation and therapeutic purposes, designed to enhance the quality of like of each patient/resident as well as maintain an open working relationship with the patient/resident’s family or guardian. Follows all Villa policies and procedures.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- Makes daily work assignments.
- Directs the work of employees.
- Schedules lunch and rest breaks.
- Authorizes early departure from work.
- Authorizes overtime.
- Prepares written evaluations of assigned employees.
- Enforces facility policies with authority to issue Disciplinary Action Reports as needed.
- Follows any and all Union guidelines when applicable.
- Authority to suspend employees for rules violation.
- Initials time records to authorize variances.
- Interviews applicants that will be assigned to his/her area of responsibility.
- Receives and handles employee complaints.
- Participates in training programs and assists in orientation of new staff.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Activity program.
- Assesses individual/group resident/patient needs and develops related meaningful morning, afternoon, evening and special programs.
- Prepares and posts a monthly schedule of activities. Coordinates, directs and/or conducts all planned activities.
- Establishes and maintains good public relations and rapport with community groups, in order to provide outside activities and special projects for patient/residents, (i.e. church services, special concerts, school group visits, etc.).
- Documents in patient/resident’s medical record as appropriate. Charts patient/resident attitude, participation level, etc. Attends patient/resident care conferences, updates Activity care plans with progress notes, goals, and treatment plans.
- Confers with and reports to Administrator on a regular basis or as particular situations requires.
- Coordinates the writing, printing, and distribution of the facility newsletter.
- Assists patient/residents with the voting process by helping them register and obtaining absentee ballots when necessary.
- Assists with resident council by providing a meeting place, nametags, and other assistance as determined by resident council.
- Coordinates volunteer services through orientation, training, and direction of volunteers.
- Prepares and plans department budget for equipment, supplies, programs and labor and submits to Administrator for review, recommendation and approval. Seeks methods to control costs.
- Handles department equipment according to standard procedures.
- Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and acts in accordance with Villa Health Services, Inc.’s Corporate Compliance Program.
- Treats all residents, visitors, and staff with courtesy.
- Attends and participates in in-service classes, performance improvement (“PI”) committees, and other meetings as assigned.
- Follows facility dress and hygiene policies.
- May participate in the Manager on Duty program
- Safety
- Knows and follows facility rules.
- Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs.
- Follows facility smoking policies.
- Reports and documents any incidents or accidents of residents, staff, or visitors to the appropriate facility personnel.
- Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to Supervisor.
- Performs duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in Facility Disaster Plan.
- Uses required protective equipment.
- Follows infection control standards, policies, and procedures.
- Resident Rights
- Knows Resident Rights. Helps the residents exercise and/or protect their rights.
- Reports resident complaints to management.
- Maintains confidentiality of resident information.
- HIPAA
- Follows and adheres to Villa’s policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.
- Uses and/or discloses only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.
- Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to Facility Privacy Designee.
- Perform other duties as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Commercial driver’s license or eligibility preferred.
- Possess imagination, creativity, enthusiasm, patience and must be willing to work with a variety of people.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff; work in a team setting.
- Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly.
- Meets all health requirements, as required by law.
- Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn co
