About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Focused Care at Allenbrook - Baytown, TX 77521Focused Post Acute Care Partners FPACP is a dynamic company with an expectation of excellence in the delivery of long-term care to every patient every day. We are looking for an Activity Director to join our great team!
At FPACP, we take pride in our culture and ROCKIN recognition program ROCKStar (Recognizing Outstanding Care and Kindness). This program is used across the organization for team members, residents, family members, volunteers, and business partners. The gamification component is a fun and competitive way team members level up monthly, getting one step closer to attending the annual FPACP Gala. Apply to find out more and become our next ROCKStar.
POSITION SUMMARY:
To develop and provide a comprehensive holistic resident wellness program that meets the individual interests and capabilities of the resident population. Activities will encompass the body (physical) mind (cognitive) spirit, and social engagement dimensions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional licensed in Texas and eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, or Activity Professional recognized by an accrediting body (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification); or
2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
Has completed an Activity Director training course approved by any state or able to obtain activity director certification within six months of hire.
Completes annual education requirements per the licensure/ certification.
Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate effectively.
Ability to create, physically participate and conduct the programs on the Wellness Calendar
Ability to work with physically disabled and chronically ill individuals of all ages
Ability to remain tactful, pleasant, and friendly when working with residents, guests, co-workers, and the community
Ability to identify signs/symptoms of a change of condition in the residents such as fatigue, irritability, level of alertness
Ability to complete resident evaluations, assessments, and documentation in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Advocates daily on behalf of all residents to ensure that their rights are maintained.
Reports abuse, neglect, or exploitation per State reporting guidelines.
Maintains professional boundaries with facility residents and maintains a positive and professional rapport with facility interdisciplinary team, volunteers, and community.
Completes Activity Evaluations with newly admitted residents within 14 days.
Completes and utilizes information in the MDS Section F upon admission, upon change of condition, and annually with all residents.
Operates within a monthly budget and provides receipts to reflect all Activity expenses.
Attends morning meetings, care plan meetings, quality assurance meetings, standards of care meetings, and other meetings as necessary, confers with other facility personnel regarding the residents' interests, needs, and limitations as well as available resources and follows up on all Activity related issues discussed.
Actively participates in positively marketing the facility in the community.
Schedules multi-dimensional programs for the facility including physical movement, brain fitness, educational programs, entertainment programs, special events, group programs, and spiritual services, and coordinates programs with other departments in the facility.
Actively recruits volunteers from the community, facilitates criminal history checks on all volunteers over the age of 18 who plan to provide one on one or in-room activities with the residents, provides orientation and support to new volunteers, and shows recognition/appreciation to the volunteers.
Uses tactful, appropriate workplace behavior and communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests.
As this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, the employee is expected to perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
WORK SCHEDULE:
As assigned, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays; non-exempt position
AA/EEO/M/F/D/V
We offer great benefits to our valued team members!
Excellent compensation ~ 6 Holidays ~ Life Insurance- Short Term and Long Term Disability
HEALTH PLANS
VISION
DENTAL
GENEROUS PTO
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About Focused Post Acute Care Partners
Focused Post-Acute Care Partners (FPACP) is more than just a company of nursing homes. Our focus is partnering with our skilled team members, residents and their family members to determine the most appropriate care based on the residents’ ever- changing needs. Skilled nursing and long-term care remain central to our care mission, however, we also provide inpatient and outpatient short-term rehabilitation, post-acute short-term rehabilitation and post-operative recovery. We partner with highly trained and skilled professionals to consistently achieve the clinical goals of each resident.
A number of our communites have developed an expertise in delivering Alzheimer's and dementia care and our staff maintain training and education to stay updated on the latest care strategies.
Focused Care develops care approaches that treat the individual, recognizing our health is as unique as our DNA. We are here to improve health, offer compassion, listen and guarantee your Focused Care experience is meaningful.
We are continuing to build a team comprised of health care professionals and resident care providers who share our mission and believe our mantra:
It takes a minute to change a life.
That is why the Focused Care model first and foremost promotes the expectation of excellence in the provision of health care services targeted to the individual and personalized needs of our residents. Our team members’ mission is not only to enhance the health outcomes of patients but also to make their Focused Care experience meaningful.
Focused Care communities provide Alzheimer’s and dementia care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and on-site physicians to ensure all facets of care are addressed by trained health care professionals compassionately and effectively evaluating and caring for each person.
At the end of the day, with all of the advances in medicine and medical technology, it comes down to people taking care of people.
What you'll do
- The Certified Activity Director is responsible for planning and implementing activities for residents. This role involves ensuring that activities meet the needs and interests of the residents.
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