Activity Specialist jobs in Laredo, TX

Primary Responsibilities

The Activity Director will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the resident’s activity program and the maintenance of necessary documentation.

Essential Functions

• Organize both individual and group activities based on the needs of the residents
• Ensure that multiple activities are occurring for both high and low functioning residents
• Complete section E of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) timely and accurately
• Develop the activities component of the Comprehensive Care Plan from the completed activity assessment
• Complete an annual assessment for each resident on the activities component of the Resident Assessment
• Provide activities for residents that are bedfast and/or unable to participate in group activities (one to one) and documents in the appropriate record
• Prepare monthly calendar and post in an area that is accessible and highly visible and frequented by residents and visitors. Calendar should also be provided to each resident and posted in room
• Prepare the facility newsletter
• Coordinate a minimum of two off-site activities per month
• Participate in community events related to the interest of the facility and arrange for use of community facilities
• Collaborates with Corporate Events/Activities Coordinator in organizing various employee and non-employee events for the facility.
• Recruits, orients, and supervises the volunteer program of the facility
• Participate in facility QA meetings and complete Monthly QA reports

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent training/experience is preferred

Licensing Requirements

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Experience Requirements

• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Edinburg, TX 78539: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person