Recreation Specialist

Conduct an assessment with each resident to identify residents' needs, interests, and skills for an individualized program plan .

Develop and implement services including group programs and one-to-one interventions for each resident of an assigned unit within the context of the resident's comprehensive assessment and care plan .

Maintain documentation such as assessments, progress notes, MDS, care plans, and daily charting .

Assist the Director in evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of recreational interventions in relation to resident needs .

Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings and ensure that the recreation plan conforms to the overall interdisciplinary Care Plan .

Provide direction to the nursing staff in providing physical, cognitive, emotional/behavioral, leisure, and social interventions to residents .

Assist in the development and maintenance of the department quality assurance program .

Assist the Director in the education and direction of Recreation Leaders .

Supervise and direct assigned volunteers .

Maintain an adequate amount of supplies and equipment .

In the absence of the Director, be responsible to the Senior Recreation Specialist for the daily operation of the department .

Participate in staff development programs, including attendance at mandatory education programs .

Comply with guidelines of the HAZCOM program .

Participate, as assigned, in Nursing Home Committees .

Perform other related duties as requested in the spirit of cooperation, including unrelated duties in case of emergency .