VA Activity Director

Ensign Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Healthcare Rehab in Texas is seeking an Activities Supervisor to plan, direct, and oversee the Activities Department, ensuring programs meet residents' well-being per standards and regulations.

Responsibilities include leading monthly activity calendars, conducting assessments, developing resident-centered care plans, participating in committees, and coordinating budgets and staff training with the Administrator and Nursing Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Two years in social or recreation program, one year full-time in health care.
• Certified or licensed by the State if applicable; eligible for TRS certification after Oct 1, 1990.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct activity programs.
• Develop and implement monthly activities calendar.
• Complete patient assessments at admission and annually.
• Lead resident council meetings and document needs.
• Prepare for facility surveys and participate in them.
• Assist Administrator in recruiting and training staff.
• Ensure accurate budgets for activities department.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory ability

Communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

TRS or activity cert (or equivalent)

2+ years healthcare activities

Job description

Village Healthcare Rehab

Come join our team and start making a difference!

POSITION SUMMARY

To plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the ActivitiesDepartment in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.As ActivitiesSupervisor, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.The position may be classified as salaried exempt and is justified by a program requiring at least 50% of time dedicated to the management of the department and personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activitiesprograms of this facility.

• Develops and implements monthly activities calendar.

• Completes patient assessments upon admission,as well asquarterly and annually.

• Assists in the development of resident centered care plans.

• Leads Resident Counsel Meetings,documentspatient’s needs, grievances/concerns, and follows up with necessary departments to ensure corrective action.

• Contributes to the development and maintenance of written activities policies and procedures.

• Provides written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the activitiesdepartment.

• Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.

• Supports the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

• Serves on facility committees (i.e., Resident Counsel, Dining,Budget, Behavior, Care Planning, etc.).

• Evaluates and implements recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to the activities department.

• Assiststhe Administratorin the recruitment and selection of activitiesstaff.

• Ensures that new activitiesstaff are properly oriented and trained.

• Develops activitiesstaff work assignments and schedules.

• Resolves complaints and grievances made by activitiesdepartment personnel.

• Ensures that activitiesdepartment employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with the facility’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.

• Ensures that adequateactivitiessuppliesand equipment are maintained.

• Assist in preparing and planning the activity department’s budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval.

• Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Maybe a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who iscertified by a recognized accrediting body or qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapist assistant.

• Must have, as a minimum, two (2)years’ experiencein a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting

Certificates and Licenses:

• Iscertified or licensed, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and is:

• Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990

Other Specific Requirements

• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status.

Disclaimer:

Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as “estimated” are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates.

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