Recreation Director

Avalon Health Care•Pasco, WA

17h•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Avalon Health and Rehab in Pasco is seeking an enthusiastic, organized and dedicated Recreation Director to join our outstanding team! This is a temporary position with potential to become permanent. Grow and develop your clinical skills by working with our elite leadership team! Come see what Avalon has in store for you! We offer great challenges, a rewarding career, and opportunities for advancement!

Requirements

Must be eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body; or have two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or have completed a training course approved by the State.
Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees and personnel of other agencies.
Basic understanding of computer technology.
Must pass drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

Responsibilities

Interview and assess all residents prior to the initial Care Plan Conference; document this information in the medical record, develop an individual recreation plan based on the assessment and participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Update assessments and plans as needed and as required by state/federal regulations.
Develop monthly recreation program calendars that reflect and meet the needs of the facility resident population. Communicate facility programs to residents, staff, family and volunteers.
Manage the facility’s Volunteer Program.
Maintain departmental documentation that reflects services provided and resident progress toward goals.