The Health Care Activities and Recreation Coordinator will create, develop and provide an evolving person-centered recreation, social and leisure program that is purpose driven and provides meaningful social interactions and engagement that helps each resident feel challenged and a sense of belonging to the Health Care community.
Responsibilities
Must prepare on a monthly, and then weekly basis, an activities schedule for all levels of abilities and post schedule on each floor of Health Care. Maintain internal Bulletin Boards on each floor.
Purchase, assemble, organize and store all materials for activities and communicate to associates location of supplies for their use.
Assess each resident with input from the resident, their family members, as appropriate, and other associates of WCBR to develop a story of their life reflecting preferences for grooming, personal care, daily life, routines, habits, annoyances, recreational interests, major life events and the make-up of the family especially as cognitive changes are identified.
Recruit, provide orientation/training and organize/scheduling of volunteers to supplement and enlarge the activities program.
Responsible for ensuring that the residence environment reflects the appropriate seasonal décor.
Attend and participate in Care Plan Meetings including updating the ISP.
Track each resident’s attendance and participation in social, leisure and recreation opportunities of engagement.
Qualifications
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Often requires computer responsibility which involves extensive use of keyboard, mouse and monitor, copier/printer.
Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds without assistance, 31+ with manual or mechanical assistance.
Ability to push or pull up to 50 lbs.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification as a Recreation Therapist (CTRS) preferred.
Minimum of three years’ previous experience in recreation therapy with seniors required with previous supervisory preferred.
Training and experience with electronic documentation.
MDS and Care plan experience.
Benefits Snapshot
Paid Time Off package
Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs