Job Abstract

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction, is responsible for planning, promotion, development and supervision of a facility wide recreation program specifically designed to meet facility goals and regulatory guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises, trains, evaluates and advises recreation in designing and administering a variety of recreation programs to groups and individual residents.
• Liaisons with nursing, social work, PT, OT, Personnel and other staff to assure an appropriate program is provided to each resident.
• Participates in the selection and supervises the training and orientation of Volunteers.
• Maintains harmonious working relationships with residents, their families and guests and outside agencies.
• Assures that each resident's care plan is followed and documented.
• Liaisons and coordinates the Chaplaincy Program that provides spiritual guidance and religious services for the residents.
• Plans, organizes, staffs and executes special resident trips or events.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

•  Attends required inservice and other training and development programs.
• Does related work as required.