Activities Supervisor

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RETIREMENT•Venice, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Health Center Director, the Activities Supervisor provides residents in the licensed healthcare settings with recreational therapy services that meet the physical, mental, spiritual and psychosocial wellbeing along with the individualized needs and interests of our residents. The Activities Supervisor respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position. It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Assists in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; addresses complaints and resolves problems with the input and guidance of the HC Director and Human Resources as needed. Maintains an effective and compassionate activities staff; monitors skill levels while training, coaching and encouraging subordinates to use and enhance their skills. Must be able to motivate while maintaining good working relationships with staff, residents and families. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Develop and distribute monthly calendar of activities and events to residents. Provide clinical services including one to one treatment, group treatments (1:4 ratio), co-treatments with other disciplines and community outings. Conduct assessments, interviews and chart reviews with clients/residents and/or family members. Plan and development of activity programs and treatment sessions. Maintain documentation such as assessments, treatment/progress notes, MDS, CAAs, care plans, and daily charting. Implement treatment interventions based on client’s assessed needs, abilities, and limitations. Evaluate efficacy and effectiveness of treatment interventions in relation to client progress. Comply with Federal and State regulations, as well as professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Attend meetings as part of the interdisciplinary team. Provide consultation to the nursing staff in providing physical, cognitive, emotional/behavioral, leisure and social interventions to clients. Supervise activity staff and Health Center volunteers. Educate and advocate for Recreational Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation programs. Attend and participate in professional workshops, conferences, and/or seminars to keep abreast of recent research and techniques. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Requirements

One to two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years.
One year of full-time experience in a therapeutic activities program.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent written communication skills.
Computer literacy which includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to think critically; defined as reading, understanding and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information.
Ability to walk long distances regularly.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to push a wheelchair with a resident weighing up to 200 lbs.
Ability to perform repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands.
Ability to hear ordinary conversation and office sounds.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and on the phone.
Ability to communicate in writing by hand and on PC.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in related field.
Nationally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

Responsibilities

Provides residents in the licensed healthcare settings with recreational therapy services that meet the physical, mental, spiritual and psychosocial wellbeing along with the individualized needs and interests of our residents.
Respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff.
Assists in interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
Plans, assigns, and directs work.
Addresses complaints and resolves problems with the input and guidance of the HC Director and Human Resources as needed.
Maintains an effective and compassionate activities staff.
Monitors skill levels while training, coaching and encouraging subordinates to use and enhance their skills.
Motivates while maintaining good working relationships with staff, residents and families.
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
Develop and distribute monthly calendar of activities and events to residents.
Provide clinical services including one to one treatment, group treatments (1:4 ratio), co-treatments with other disciplines and community outings.
Conduct assessments, interviews and chart reviews with clients/residents and/or family members.
Plan and development of activity programs and treatment sessions.
Maintain documentation such as assessments, treatment/progress notes, MDS, CAAs, care plans, and daily charting.
Implement treatment interventions based on client’s assessed needs, abilities, and limitations.
Evaluate efficacy and effectiveness of treatment interventions in relation to client progress.
Comply with Federal and State regulations, as well as professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
Attend meetings as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Provide consultation to the nursing staff in providing physical, cognitive, emotional/behavioral, leisure and social interventions to clients.
Supervise activity staff and Health Center volunteers.
Educate and advocate for Recreational Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation programs.
Attend and participate in professional workshops, conferences, and/or seminars to keep abreast of recent research and techniques.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job