Director Life Enhancement FBM

Facility:      Father Baker Manor Sub Acute

Shift: Shift 1

Status:     Full Time      FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit:     ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime:     Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule:  Days

Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM        

Summary:

Develops and supervises the provision of social, recreational, and other purposeful activities to each resident of a skilled nursing facility comprised of long term residents and short-stay clinically complex patients (medical sub-acute and orthopedic). May also perform duties in an Independent and Enriched Housing facility. Enables residents to foster a sense of usefulness, self-respect and dignity in maintaining quality of life. Works to grow the staff in activities expertise. The Director of Life Enhancement works cooperatively and respectfully with residents, coworkers, families, visitors and volunteers to create a positive and pleasant environment in the home. This may involve direct problem solving, conflict resolution and ensuring that the psychosocial and activity needs and desires of residents are met.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Associates Degree or completion of two years of college in health-related field
• Five (5) years experience leading and directing recreational therapy in a long term care facility will be accepted in lieu of degree or license

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of age-appropriate experience within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in an activities program in a health care setting

OR

• Therapeutic Recreation specialist

OR

• Certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body

OR

• Registered Occupational Therapist

OR

• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record as defined in the Arrests, Convictions and Criminal Background Check policy, HR-105-EMP
• Ability to promote socialization, recreation and enjoyment consistent with resident’s individual physical, mental, cultural and ethnic needs
• Supervisory skills
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and general public
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
• Interpersonal and communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non verbal communication

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

• Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
• Frequent prolonged walking, sitting, standing, and/or bending. Ability to push wheelchair for extended periods of time
• Works in office setting, throughout facility and various areas during outings
• May be subject to family members, visitors, residents and staff who may be distressed
• Rotating assignment of weekends, holidays, and evenings, may be subject to call back to facility as needed
• May be subject to blood borne pathogens and occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials
• Occasional exposure to one or ore mildly unpleasant physical conditions