Recreational Services Director

JOB SUMMARY:

The Recreational Services Director (Dementia Unit) 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.

• Activities Certification 
• Dementia Practitioner Certification
•  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.

This description has been prepared to assist individual VILLA Facilities in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. Facilities are independent Limited Liability Companies are free to amend or promulgate other guidelines.  This job description indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right