Recreation Leader

The Citadel at Kingsbridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center  is currently seeking for  Part- Time Recreational Leader to join our dynamic organization.

Please email your resumes and Human Resources Department will contact you.

JOB DUTIES

·         Oversee day-to-day activities of residents in the facility

·         Initiate and promote activities within facility and stimulate patient interests and well-being

·         Regulate programs in accordance with patient capabilities, needs, and interests.

·         Transport residents to and from activity room as required

·         Work with interdisciplinary team departments and staff members to promote the best possible care for the residents

·         Provide supervision and leadership for other activity department staff meetings, contact relatives for patients requests and work with relatives concerning patients concerns and needs

·         May conduct in-service training of other staff members, review their assessments and program goals, and consult with them on selected cases

·         Prepare progress reports for medical staff reflecting patient reactions and evidence of progress or regression

·         Maintain all activity related records required by regulations and Medical Records Department activity assessment, progress notes, and discharge summary

·         Assess patients’ needs using observation, medical records, tests, and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patients’ families, and patients

·         Develop treatment plans and programs that meet patients’ needs and interests

·         Teach patients about ways to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression

·         Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

·         Certification in Therapeutic Recreation or Certified Activities Director

·         4 or more years’ experience in a skilled nursing setting

·         Must also have experience working with Dementia patients