Recreation Specialist

Job description

Essential Functions 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 Spec...