Activities Director

Company: Regency Canyon Lakes
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

About the Organization At Regency Pacific Management, our philosophy is centered on, 'Bringing Independence to Living and Quality to Life', for the many residents we serve. We specialize in Retirement/Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation Therapy, Respite Care, Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care Services.

With over 40 licensed communities located throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Hawaii, our programs provide a strong sense of family and purpose, encouraging seniors to live life to the fullest and giving their families peace of mind.
Position Activities Director SNF Req Number SUP-21-00014 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Description Here at Regency Canyon Lakes, we offer Skilled Nursing Rehab and Long Term Care services with a maximum resident census of 53 beds. We have a fast-paced, friendly atmosphere and are dedicated to high quality care of our residents.Regency offers competitive wages and a full benefit package including vacation pay (accrued and rolled over annually up to 120 hours), sick pay, health insurance benefits, 401(k) and life insurance. Voluntary policies such as dental, vision, cancer, and short term and long term disability are also offered. Six paid holidays and one personal day annualy.The Activities Director is a Department Head/Manaagement position. We are looking for someone with lots of energy and "spunk". Activities experience preferred. This position will supervise and provide an activity program appropriate to meet the physical, social, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and recreational needs and interests of each patient/resident. Provides the opportunity for residents/patients to engage in normal pursuits, as well as promoting a successful and well-balanced leisure lifestyle. Works with all disciplines to assist the patient/resident in reaching their highest level of independence. Plans and monitors leisure activities for recreation and therapeutic purposes, designed to enhance the quality of like of each patient/resident as well as maintain an open working relationship with the patient/resident's family or guardian.--- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the activity program.--- Assesses individual/group resident/patient needs and develops related meaningful morning, afternoon, evening and special programs.--- Prepares and posts a monthly schedule of activities.--- Coordinates, directs and/or conducts all planned activities.--- Establishes and maintains good public relations and rapport with community groups, in order to provide outside activities and special projects for patient/residents, (i.e. church services, special concerts, school group visits, etc.)--- Documents in patient/resident's medical record as appropriate. Charts patient/resident's attitude, participation level, etc.--- Attends patient/resident care conferences, updates activity care plans with progress notes, goals and treatment plans.--- Confers with and reports to Administrator on a regular basis or as particular situations require.--- Coordinates the writing, printing and distribution of the facility newsletter.--- Assists with resident council by providing a meeting place, nametags, and other assistance as determined by resident council.--- Coordinates volunteer services through orientation, training, and direction of volunteers.--- Prepares and plans department budget for equipment, supplies, programs and labor and submits to Administrator for review, recommendation and approval. Seeks methods to control costs.--- Ability to follow directions and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.--- Supervises Activity Assistant.--- Knows Resident Rights. Reports resident complaints to management. Maintains confidentiality of resident information.--- Follows and adheres to company's policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.--- Uses and/or discloses only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.--- Reports all suspected violation of company's HIPAA policies or procedures to Facility Privacy Designee. Position Requirements --- Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed or registered, as required, by the State and is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body--- Has 2 years' experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting. (Preferred)--- Valid driver's license, and access to a private vehicle for business use may be required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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