Activity Director vacancy at Consulate Health Care in Louisville

Consulate Health Care is currently seeking to employ Activity Director on Sun, 06 Oct 2013 10:30:13 GMT. The primary purpose of the Director of Therapeutic and Recreational Services (Activity Director') position is to: Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, to ensure that...

Activity Director

Location: Louisville Kentucky

Description: Consulate Health Care is currently seeking to employ Activity Director right now, this vacancy will be placed in Kentucky. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The primary purpose of the Director of Therapeutic and Recreational Services (Activity Director') position is to:

Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Acti! vity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, to ensure 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 a Consulate Health Care Director of Therapeutic and Recreational Services you are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for our residents, families, co-workers, visitors, and all others; as well as demonstrating in all interactions, Consulate Health Cares five core values of Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, and Passion.
You are entrusted to provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

Duties and Responsibil! ities:
Embrace the Consulate Health Cares five core va! lues of compassion, honesty, integrity, respect, and passion, and incorporate them into daily job function.
Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction.
Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
Conduct and document a thorough assessment of each residents recreational needs.
Develop and implement treatment plans addressing therapeutic recreation programs to meet psychological, physical, and social needs of residents.
Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines of Consulate Health Care.
Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Attend and participate in team conferences regarding resident progress, problems, and needs.
Recruit and hire a sufficient number of qualified recreation staff to deliver appropriate resident care.
Pro! vide supervision for assigned staff, including performance evaluations and problem solving.
Maintain accurate employee records.
Maintain and guide the implementation of current policies and procedures, which reflect adherence to corporate and external regulatory guidelines.
Assist in developing a budget for recreation services and ensure adherence to established budget.
Meet regularly with direct report staff to provide supervision and ensure open communication.
Collaborate with various departments to provide positive interdepartmental relations.
Promote the programs and service of Consulate Health Care through formal and informal interactions with the community.
Arrange for recreation activities outside the facility, as needed.
Develop and supervise an active volunteer program.
Participate in and /or provide inservice education sessions.
Participate in the quality improvement process of the facility.
Attend and participate in dep! artment/facility meeting, as required.
Access continuing education ! opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities to maintain current competency.
Provide supervision to therapeutic recreation students assigned through cooperative agreements with local colleges/universities.
Ensure services cover evening and weekend programming.
Director of Therapeutic Recreational Services II- Preceptor.
May be trained and assigned to perform the Customer Care Liaison duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors Degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent training/experience.

Experience
Must possess a minimum of two (2) years experience in therapeutic recreation. Supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving
the same age/type of resident served by this facility. A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
Must possess the demonstrated ability to assess resident therapeutic recreation needs and dev! elop and implement a program to meet those needs.
Must possess a working knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

Specific Requirements
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing activity services in nursing care facilities.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and p! rinciples and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity ser! vices.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be knowledgeable of state and federal regulations involving MDS responsibilities.

Physical and Sensory Requirements
(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the company, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be abl! e to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
- .
If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Consulate Health Care.

If you interested on this vacancy just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website

This vacancy starts available on: Sun, 06 Oct 2013 10:30:13 GMT

Apply Activity Director Here