Activity Director/Recreation Therapist

Capital Health Care Network•Hopedale, OH

50d

About The Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Activity Consultant, to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. At Capital Health Care Network, our company culture is built on the following seven essential skills of teamwork: Active Listening: Team members listen to each other's ideas.They are observed validating ideas through active listening and "piggy-backing" (or building) off each other's ideas. Communication: Team members communicate.They are observed interacting, discussing, and posing questions in an effort to fortify understanding and dispel miscommunication. Persuading: Team members use persuasion. They are observed exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas with the greater good in mind. Respecting: Team members respect the opinions of others.They are observed encouraging and supporting others' ideas and efforts. Helping: Team members help.They are observed offering assistance to each other. Sharing: Team members share.They are observed sharing ideas, information and influence. Participating: Team members participate.They are observed participating in social media, campaigns, and projects.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, two (2) years of college. Degree preferred but not necessary.
Must be a qualified therapeutic 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
Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
Must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
Must have completed a training course approved by this state.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing activity services in nursing care facilities.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services.
Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers and Academy of Certified Social Workers, Inc.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Responsibilities

plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department
assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident