Solaris HealthCare Apopka
Activities Director - Full-time
Solaris HealthCare Apopka, Apopka, Florida, United States, 32703
At Solaris HealthCare Apopka, located at 305 East Oak St, Apopka, FL 32703, we understand that a significant change in health can be challenging. That's why our mission is to provide top-quality care that helps our residents move forward and resume their normal way of life.
We believe that who we are and what we stand for is evident in our name. At Solaris HealthCare Apopka, we strive to care for each resident like family, recognizing that compassionate, personalized care can achieve limitless possibilities. By joining our team, you will be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to supporting and uplifting our residents, ensuring they receive the best possible care to lead fulfilling lives.
Join us at Solaris HealthCare Apopka and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day!
Purpose of Your Job Position
The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, and implement a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interests of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan, and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Solaris HealthCare's established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator.
Job Functions
Administrative Functions
Develops and delivers therapeutic recreational services to promote the residents' opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levelsAssures physician's approval for involvement in recreational services; Maintainsprecautions/limitations list on each residentProvides residents with opportunity and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits (i.e. arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities) based upon individual interests and needs.Invites/encourages residents' participationAssists residents in the organization and implementation of Resident Council MeetingsPlans community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and residentsCompletes a monthly calendar of available recreational services and posts it in the centerAssists in the development of the Center NewsletterCoordinates an effective Volunteer ProgramCharts individual resident's attendance and participation in both group, individual and one on one recreational pursuits dailySupports each resident's right to self-determination; Documents resident refusal of activity services offered; informs resident of any therapeutic alternative to the refused serviceCoordinates work of department with work of other departmentsAssist in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the activities needs of each residentEnsure that all activities personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in providing daily activities to the residentDevelop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care
Committee FunctionsPersonnel FunctionsStaff DevelopmentSafety and SanitationEquipment and Supply FunctionsBudget and Planning FunctionsResident RightsMiscellaneous
Education
To be qualified, must meet one of the following criteria:Completion of a state approved training courseQualification as Occupational Therapist or Therapist Assistant and/or Qualification as an Activity Professional or Recreational Therapist who is: licensed or registered either Nationally or by the State in which practicing; and eligible for certification as an Activity Professional or as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist By a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990
Experience
Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting is preferred.
We believe that who we are and what we stand for is evident in our name. At Solaris HealthCare Apopka, we strive to care for each resident like family, recognizing that compassionate, personalized care can achieve limitless possibilities. By joining our team, you will be part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to supporting and uplifting our residents, ensuring they receive the best possible care to lead fulfilling lives.
Join us at Solaris HealthCare Apopka and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day!
Purpose of Your Job Position
The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, and implement a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interests of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan, and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Solaris HealthCare's established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator.
Job Functions
Administrative Functions
Develops and delivers therapeutic recreational services to promote the residents' opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levelsAssures physician's approval for involvement in recreational services; Maintainsprecautions/limitations list on each residentProvides residents with opportunity and support for involvement in group and individual leisure pursuits (i.e. arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities) based upon individual interests and needs.Invites/encourages residents' participationAssists residents in the organization and implementation of Resident Council MeetingsPlans community activities that jointly include the community, staff, families and residentsCompletes a monthly calendar of available recreational services and posts it in the centerAssists in the development of the Center NewsletterCoordinates an effective Volunteer ProgramCharts individual resident's attendance and participation in both group, individual and one on one recreational pursuits dailySupports each resident's right to self-determination; Documents resident refusal of activity services offered; informs resident of any therapeutic alternative to the refused serviceCoordinates work of department with work of other departmentsAssist in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the activities needs of each residentEnsure that all activities personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in providing daily activities to the residentDevelop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care
Committee FunctionsPersonnel FunctionsStaff DevelopmentSafety and SanitationEquipment and Supply FunctionsBudget and Planning FunctionsResident RightsMiscellaneous
Education
To be qualified, must meet one of the following criteria:Completion of a state approved training courseQualification as Occupational Therapist or Therapist Assistant and/or Qualification as an Activity Professional or Recreational Therapist who is: licensed or registered either Nationally or by the State in which practicing; and eligible for certification as an Activity Professional or as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist By a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990
Experience
Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting is preferred.