Recreational Therapy Director directs the programs and staff of the recreational therapy department including policies and procedures. Sets and implements guidelines for recreational therapy programs. Being a Recreational Therapy Director conducts patient programs in areas of social interaction, theater, games, crafts, and music. Communicates the results of patient care to other health services. Additionally, Recreational Therapy Director may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. May require professional certification. The Recreational Therapy Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Recreational Therapy Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recreational Services Director
JOB SUMMARY:
The Recreational Services Director supervises and provides the Activity program appropriate to meet the physical, social, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and recreational needs and interests of each patient/resident. Provides the opportunity for residents/patients to engage in normal pursuits, as well as promoting a successful and well-balanced leisure lifestyle. Works with all disciplines to assist the patient/resident in reaching their highest level of independence. Plans and monitors leisure activities for recreation and therapeutic purposes, designed to enhance the quality of like of each patient/resident as well as maintain an open working relationship with the patient/resident’s family or guardian. Follows all Villa policies and procedures.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Activity program.
· Assesses individual/group resident/patient needs and develops related meaningful morning, afternoon, evening and special programs.
· Prepares and posts a monthly schedule of activities. Coordinates, directs and/or conducts all planned activities.
· Documents in patient/resident’s medical record as appropriate. Charts patient/resident attitude, participation level, etc. Attends patient/resident care conferences, updates Activity care plans with progress notes, goals, and treatment plans.
· Confers with and reports to Administrator on a regular basis or as particular situations requires.
· Prepares and plans department budget for equipment, supplies, programs and labor and submits to Administrator for review, recommendation and approval. Seeks methods to control costs.
· Handles department equipment according to standard procedures.
· Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and acts in accordance with Villa Health Services, Inc.’s Corporate Compliance Program.
· Treats all residents, visitors, and staff with courtesy.
· Perform other duties as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
· Possess imagination, creativity, enthusiasm, patience and must be willing to work with a variety of people.
· Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff; work in a team setting.
· Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly.
· Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn.
Qualifications
SHARED CODE OF CONDUCT:
B.E.T.T.E.R. is Villa's Service Excellence Code of Conduct, communicating our shared standards of working for our patients, while working with each other. Our mutual ideals ignite positive employee engagement through team work & recognition, resulting in an increase in positive clinical outcomes through communication and respect.
Becoming a member of the Villa Team includes upholding Villa’s standards of Service Excellence every day:
Be Welcoming To All
Establish a Relationship
Trust & Respect
Teamwork
Engage & Communicate
Recognize
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