Activities Manager jobs in Gary, IN

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Position Summary: The Recreational Service Aide assists in the planning, organizing, and directing activity programs for customers. Recreation services will include physical, creative, cognitive, social, spiritual; and community programs in accordance with customer's needs. The Recreational Service Aide contributes to the documentation of customers' progress toward their goals and response to the recreation plan.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

1. Assist in planning and promoting recreation based on the needs and interests of the

customer

2. Encourages social communication through group recreation

3. Provides programs in all recreation component areas on an individual and group basis

4. Assists customers with participation in religious programs

5. Assists customers with leisure recreation

6. Provides individual intervention to identified customers and non-participants of group

programs

7. Provides input into the design of monthly recreation services

8. Documents customer attendance and participation level at the recreation programs, writes

progress notes and attends care plan meeting as appropriate

9. Attend appropriate in services training programs

10. Assists in the maintenance, storage and use of the recreation department supplies

11. Performs other responsibilities as directed by the recreational services Director

12. Assist with set up of volunteer program and appreciation

13. Assists in transporting customers to and from recreation programs

14. Assists with admission assessments, clinical responsibilities, MDS, care plans and progress

notes

15. Assist with customer council's purpose, attendance and outcomes;

16. Facilitates community interaction programs;

17. Puts customers service first: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest of

quality service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognized the

individual's needs and rights

18. Performs other duties as requested.

Specific educational / Vocational Requirements:

1. A high school education or equivalent

2. Prefer previous activity related experience

3. Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center

4. Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language

Job Skills

1. Effective communicator with excellent verbal and written skills

2. Well-developed organizational abilities

3. Some craft ability/knowledge

4. Perform record keeping and documentation as necessary

5. Ability to positively interact with personnel, customers, family members, visitors,

government agencies/personnel and the general public

6. Provide annual verification of a negative TB Skin test

Perform Related Duties:

1. Interact with customers, families, visitors, center and Care Center Facility subsidiary

personnel

2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situation where hands on intervention/participation

may be required.