Activities Manager- Wellspring Health & Rehab Of Cascadia

Position Summary:

The Activities Manager develops program of activity therapy from a holistic approach to meet the needs of a diverse resident population, through a comprehensive assessment and evaluation.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Qualifications

Education:

• BS in Recreation Therapy (preferred), Occupational Therapy, or a human services field; or,

• Associate degree in human service field, with relevant experience; or
• high school diploma with two years of experience in social or recreational programming within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activity program in a health care setting.

• Certified Recreation Therapist; or,

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; or,

• Certified Activity Director (NCCAP or state-specific).

• Valid driver’s license

Experience:

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

• One year in a patient setting in a health care environment required.

• Experience in management/administrative duties preferred.

Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive assessment for each resident to determine level of abilities combined with past and current interests.

• Based on findings, develops an individualized person-centered program of activity pursuits that are meaningful to the resident.

• Completes MDS, CAAs in a timely manner, utilizing observation and assessment/monitoring tools.

• Documents resident response to care plans and evaluates individual resident activity care plans for effectiveness, through participation records, etc.

• Develops and utilizes a budget sufficient to maintain equipment and purchase supplies, enabling staff to provide for prescribed activity models.

• Utilizes the “biopsychosocial” model to create meaningful activities for individuals.

• As an active member of the facility’s interdisciplinary team, utilizes cutting edge models of approach, such as music therapy, pet therapy, aroma-therapy, therapeutic touch, etc. to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, aggression and pain.

• Assists in evaluating efficacy of interventions for nursing and physician action.

• Develops a variety of activity “tracks” to appeal to a heterogeneous resident population, including assorted lifestyle desires (such as individuals who prefer self-initiated activities), cultural diversity and age-appropriate choices.

• Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.

• Assists residents and staff in orientation to time and place by strategic use of center-wide bulletin boards and appropriate holiday decorations or reminders.

• Arranges for speakers, presenters, advocates and clergy to interact with individuals and groups of residents.

• Supports residents’ needs and desires through 1:1 interaction, small group activity and large group meetings.

• Organizes resident activities into a clear format (calendars and other communication tools) as a resource residents and co-workers can refer to.

• Assists residents and guests to activities with the help of direct care staff.

• Arranges and coordinates off-site activity trips, when available and appropriate.

• Provides a venue for resident activism through the resident council process; communicates expressed desires and concerns of those residents to the CEO and appropriate department heads.

• Together with the Social Services Director, provides a venue for family involvement through the family council process.

• If assigned by resident leadership, takes comprehensive minutes at resident council meetings, and keeps files in safe, confidential storage, and assists with providing follow-up to concerns

• Develops and maintains community volunteer efforts.

• Fosters sense of community with the center environment.

• Supervises Activity Assistants, if any.

• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Collaborates with Therapy Department to arrange activities that promote functional independence (Example: Provides range of motion activity plan with and for restorative nursing services).

• Communicates relevant data to other disciplines, such as providing information on fluid and snack intake at activities to nutrition services.

• Through in-service training, educates all staff members on approaches and models.

• Collaborates with social services personnel in developing intervention strategies for residents with evident psychosocial concerns

• Consults with interdisciplinary team on residents who may have behavioral disturbance or symptoms of a mood disorder, making recommendations based on observed and documented interests and needs.

• Ensures all resident activity documentation is complete, and reflects analysis of effectiveness and reaches a conclusion on how to proceed with plan of care.

• Utilizes Quality Indicators/Quality Measures Report to evaluate program efficacy for individuals and overall performance; makes program changes when needed.

• Assists resident/family and social services with discharge planning, by providing insights on effective activity interventions.

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws and applicable professional standards.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.