SUMMARY

Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department and as may be directed by the Administrator. To provide that an ongoing program of activities is designed to meet the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Non-exempt Status: May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to call-back during any emergency.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports to Administrator

PRIDE VALUES

P-PROFESSIONALISM The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession"

R-RESPECT A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity

I-INTEGRITY Honesty and consistency to a set of values

D-DILIGENE Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal

E-EXCELLENCE The quality or state of being outstanding or superior

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

HS Diploma or equivalent; Qualified licensed or certified recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed by this state and is eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or as an activities professional; or as a minimum, two years experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years, one year of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or have completed a training course approved by this state.

OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers and Academy of Certified Social Workers, Inc. as evidenced by primary source of verification

ESSENTIAL MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes and maintains effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships.
• Complies with established budget restraints.
• Maintains appropriate supplies and equipment necessary to perform job and in accordance with established departmental budget.
• Organizes and implements approved guidelines of the activity department.
• Administers the activity department in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintains documentation as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Coordinates the center sponsored outings.
• Instructs and coordinates participation of volunteers with patients.
• May be required to care for center pets, e.g., dogs, cats, fish and birds.
• Maintains the recreation equipment and supplies.
• Interviews and assesses patients on admission and regularly thereafter but no less than prior to each care plan conference.
• May be required to assist the patients in organization and continued development of patient council.
• May be required to coordinate the development of public functions.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS

• Maintains activity calendars that reflect the patient population and meet the needs of patients including special occasions, individual, large and small groups.
• Schedules a variety of activities such as parties, games, and other routine and special occasion activities during normal workdays, holidays and weekends.
• Participates in the RAI, RAP, MDS and Care Plan process.
• Participates in the admission, transfer and discharge process including discharge planning.
• Coordinates activities with other departments as necessary.

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Participates in nursing center surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current licensure/certification, as required.
• Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.
• Follows established safety procedures when performing job tasks and/or working with equipment.
• Honors patients rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Complies with Corporate Compliance Program.
• Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
• Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisors.
• Complies with all Privacy & Security programs.

ESSENTIAL GENERAL FUNCTIONS

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Professional Appearance

• Communicates well with patients and family members providing a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to family/visitors/patients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, and answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

PRIMARY ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

Primary Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 10 lbs.: Occasionally may be required to lift various supplies used in recreational activities, e.g., paints, brushes.
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs.: Not required.
• Lift 26 to 40 lb.: Not required.
• Lift over 40 lbs.: Rarely may be required to transfer patient from wheelchair with assistance of others. Use of a transfer belt is required.
• Carry up to 10 lbs.: Occasionally required to lift and carry supplies used for recreational activities.
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs.: Not required.
• Carry 26 to 40 lbs.: Not required.
• Carry over 40 lbs.: Not required.
• Reach above shoulder height: Required to reach 4 feet above shoulder height.
• Reach at shoulder height: Frequently occurs when directing or demonstrating an activity.
• Reach below shoulder height: Frequently may occur when assisting with patients.
• Push/Pull: 20 feet.

Hand Manipulation:

• Grasping: Constantly while documenting and while working with hobbies and crafts.
• Handling: Constantly while documenting and while working with hobbies and crafts.
• Torqueing: Not required.
• Fingering: Occasionally while assisting patients in the making of crafts.
• Controls & Equipment: Associate may be required to operate an automobile.

Other Physical Considerations:

• Twisting: Rarely occurs.
• Bending: Frequently required while working with seated patients at a table. Associate may be required to bend over to monitor progress of patient.
• Crawling: Not required.
• Squatting: Frequently required while working with seated patients at a table. Associate may be required to squat to monitor progress of patient.
• Kneeling: Frequently required while working with patients seated at a table. Associate may be required to kneel to monitor progress of patient.
• Crouching: Not required.
• Climbing: Rarely may be required to climb stairs or into center van (if used).
• Balancing: Not required.

During an 8-hour day, Associate is required to:

Consecutive Hours Total Hours

Sit 1 2

Stand 2 3

Walk 2 3

Work Surface: Stand on carpet, linoleum or cement.

Cognitive and Sensory Requirements:

• Talking: Constantly required during course of day to communicate with patients and other workers.
• Hearing: Constantly required for communications.
• Sight: Constantly required when observing progress of patients.
• Tasting & Smelling: Not required.

SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, associates and visitors.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

This is a somewhat physical position, as associate may be required to walk and stand for extended periods of time. Associate may be required to assist in transfer of patients.

Drug-Free Workplace