VA Activity Director

Ensign Services•McAllen, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Village Healthcare Rehab is seeking a dedicated VA Activity Director to join their team. This role involves planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Activities Department. The goal is to ensure an ongoing program of activities is designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, in accordance with comprehensive assessments and current standards, guidelines, and regulations. The position may be classified as salaried exempt and requires at least 50% of time dedicated to department and personnel management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
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
Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
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 possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Nice To Haves

May be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is certified by a recognized accrediting body or qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapist assistant.
Is certified or licensed, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and is: Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activities programs of this facility.
Develop and implement a monthly activities calendar.
Complete patient assessments upon admission, as well as quarterly and annually.
Assist in the development of resident-centered care plans.
Lead Resident Counsel Meetings, document patient’s needs, grievances/concerns, and follow up with necessary departments to ensure corrective action.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of written activities policies and procedures.
Provide written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the activities department.
Prepare for and participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
Support the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
Serve on facility committees (i.e., Resident Counsel, Dining, Budget, Behavior, Care Planning, etc.).
Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they pertain to the activities department.
Assist the Administrator in the recruitment and selection of activities staff.
Ensure that new activities staff are properly oriented and trained.
Develop activities staff work assignments and schedules.
Resolve complaints and grievances made by activities department personnel.
Ensure that activities department employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with the facility’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
Ensure that adequate activities supplies and equipment are maintained.
Assist in preparing and planning the activity department’s budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval.
Perform other duties as may be needed or assigned.