Wellness and Life Enrich Dir

3 months ago

Temple, United States Caraday Healthcare Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

JOB TITLE: WELLNESS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT DIRECTOR

JOB CODE: 48

DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL SERVICES & ACTIVITIES

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: WELLNESS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT DIRECTOR

DATE OF LAST UPDATE: 03/09/2020


JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for developing and providing a comprehensive activity program

that meets the individual interests and capabilities of the resident population. Activities will

encompass the cognitive, physical, social, spiritual, and educational needs of the residents.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

? Advocate daily on behalf of all residents to ensure that their rights are maintained

? Report abuse, neglect or exploitation per state reporting guidelines

? Maintain professional boundaries with facility residents and maintain a positive and

professional rapport with facility interdisciplinary team, volunteers, and community

? Consistently abide by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals Code of

Ethics and strive to represent Caraday Healthcare by exhibiting professionalism and

quality work

? Complete Activity Evaluations with newly admitted residents within 14 days

? Complete MDS Section F upon admission, upon change of condition and annually with

all residents

? Utilize the information obtained from residents Activity Evaluations and MDS Section F

responses to create individualized comprehensive activity care plans for each resident

? Document the resident's abilities and needs based on resident evaluation and record

each resident's participation in activities (e.g. group activity involvement, self-initiated

activities, one on one activities, etc.)

? Maintain quarterly documentation of each resident

? Assist facility residents in forming/scheduling and conducting Resident Council Meetings

and assist resident's family members in forming/scheduling and conducting Family

Council Meetings and utilize the Complaint/Grievance reports to follow up on issues

presented at these meetings

? Operate within a monthly budget and provide receipts to reflect all activity expenses

? Attend morning meetings, care plan meetings, quality assurance meetings, standards of

care meetings and other meetings as necessary, confers with other facility personnel

regarding the residents interests, needs and limitations as well as available resources

and follows up on all activity related issues discussed

? Actively participate in positively marketing the facility in the community

? Schedule social programs for the facility including educational programs, entertainment

programs, special events, group programs, and spiritual services and coordinate

programs with other departments in the facility

? Create a monthly Activity Calendar with direct input from the residents and that utilizes

community/local resources and distribute printed calendars to resident rooms, facility

personnel, guests, and the community

? Actively recruit volunteers from the community, facilitate criminal history checks on all

volunteers over the age of 18 who plan to provide one on one or in-room activities with

the residents, provide orientation and support to new volunteers and show

recognition/appreciation to the volunteers

? Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations

? Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests

? Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code all times

? Understand and adhere to the guidelines of “Residents Rights” and assure resident

safety


Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

? Per the Texas Administrative Code Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 19, Subchapter H, Rule

19.702, the activity program must be directed by a qualified professional who: is a qualified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional licensed in Texas and eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, or an Activity Professional recognized by an accrediting body (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification); or has two (2) years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or is a qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant; or has completed an Activity Director training course approved by any state Completes continuing education each year, per the requirements of licensure/certification

? Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal and written instructions in English

? Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate effectively

? Ability to physically participate in and conduct the programs on the Activity Calendar

? Ability to work with physically disabled and chronically ill individuals of all ages

? Ability to remain tactful, pleasant and friendly when working with residents, guests, co

workers and the community

? Ability to identify signs/symptoms of a change of condition in the residents such as

fatigue, irritability, level of alertness

? Ability to complete resident evaluations, assessments and documentation in a timely

manner

? Ability to work flexible hours


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to safely perform movements such as pushing,

pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable

accommodations


WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as

assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical


Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,

disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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