Hours: 8AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday, and every other weekend. JOB 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.