Activities Director - Riverside Oaks (17731)

Cantex

Victoria (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Supplemental insurance plans

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Activities Director who will create engaging social and recreational programs suitable for patients and residents. This vital role focuses on assessing patient needs, planning activities, and ensuring a supportive environment to enhance overall well-being. Competitive benefits, including healthcare and 401K matching, are offered.

Qualifications

Current valid certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist.
Two years of experience in social/recreational program.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Assess patient interests and develop activities accordingly.
Maintain records of attendance and care plan approaches.
Develop goals for patient engagement.

Skills

Assesment

Program Development

Community Resource Identification

Safety Compliance

Education

Qualified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certificate

Licensed Activities Professional in Texas

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Description

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of the Lifestyle Director position is to provide opportunities for patients/residents to engage in meaningful social and diversified special interest programs based upon needs, interests, capabilities, and previous lifestyles. This position must coordinate, develop, and maintain quality programs that provide mental and physical stimulation to the patients/residents utilizing staff expertise and family and/or community resources.

Qualifications:

A current and valid certificate as a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or a licensed activities professional in the state of Texas.
Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient/resident activities program in a healthcare setting.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions:

Assess each patient/resident for interests, talents, and previous patterns of time use, and develop activity approaches based on that assessment.
Establish and maintain necessary records regarding activities' attendance and activity care plan approaches.
Develop activity goals and objectives for each patient/resident and integrate the activity approaches within the Patient/Resident Care Plan.
Identify facility and community resources that can contribute to the recreation program. Plan and schedule activities and develop a monthly calendar of activities.
Secure entertainment, program leaders, volunteers, materials, equipment, and transportation well in advance of scheduled dates.
Ensure all patients/residents are involved in activities: group, individual (bedside), and/or independent on a weekly basis.
Ensure at least 6 activities are held daily and 2 evening activities per week.
Recruit and train volunteer activities staff and maintain volunteer programs that utilize community involvement.
Evaluate the effectiveness of programs in terms of patient/resident outcomes.
Develop and maintain a budget for activities programs.
Coordinate facility newsletter or other promotions of activities programs through local media.
Serve on various committees as requested by the Administrator.
Function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
Review Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and enforce responsibilities.
Complete initial recreational assessments and Section F of the MDS within 5 days of admission and/or change of condition.
Coordinate with the NSD regarding the patients/residents Meal of the Month and other food-related programs.
Participate in Discharge Planning and recapitulation of patients/residents stay.
Comply with protocols outlined in PCMS #10, Activities.
Attend weekly/monthly in-services, understand, and comply with patient/resident Care Management Systems.
Ensure patient/resident safety as appropriate.
Perform other tasks as assigned.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan including 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.

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