Supervisor Activities
The posted compensation range of $17.04 - $23.43 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CHI LakeWood Health provides long-term care family practice-clinic 15-bed critical-access hospital public health and assisted living services. Nestled in Baudette MN just minutes from Lake of the Woods and Zippel Bay State Park. Enjoy natures playground lake living trails unique shopping and dining! We serve patients and their loved ones in Lake of the Woods County and the surrounding area. Check out the link for more info on Baudette MN https://www.ci.baudette.mn.us/.
Responsibilities
The Recreational Therapy Coordinator plans and supervises the activity program (i.e. social, recreation, intellectual, religious and work type) which encourages each individual resident to function at his or her optimal level of independence and maintain his or her level of normal activity and enjoy a quality of life.
- Supervisory duties of activity staff, including hiring, scheduling, evaluating, training, and terminating personnel.
- Operational oversight for the department including department goals, quality assurance, budget, monitoring financial statements, maintains adequate supplies and equipment, and policy and procedure development.
- Coordinates with other departments to provide planned activities for residents. Creatively plans and schedules group activities daily and provides a monthly calendar for residents, staff, visitors and family members.
- Collaborates and communicates with volunteers (individuals and groups) in the community by requesting, supervising and training volunteers for the Care Center.
- Recreational Therapy Coordinator takes responsibility to plan, coordinate and facilitate resident council each month. Also assists resident council and family council as desired by these councils.
- Provides residents personal assistance with mail, shopping, personal appointments, and contact person for coordinating special events/family gatherings for residents.
- Participates in resident assessment and care planning. Develops individual activity outcomes and interventions for each resident. Responsible for completing the MDS, implementing plan of care, monitoring resident progress, discussing care needs with family and residents, and documenting responses to programs in the electronic record.
- Responsible for attending monthly Department Director meetings, in-service, Quality Assurance meetings, all staff meetings, providing monthly department meetings and opportunities for continuing education.
- Responsible for coordinating the care of pets to include veterinary appointments, food supplies and special care needs.
- Part of the interdisciplinary team that meets each morning to discuss and find solutions for high risk behaviors including VA’s, pressure ulcers, falls, infections, hospitalization, and behaviors.
- Responsible for keeping National Association of Activity Professionals Activity Director certification valid through Minnesota State Wide Activity Professional approved continuing education units.
- Meets with physical and occupational therapists on a weekly basis to discuss plans for individual resident therapy programs and oversees aides responsible for carrying out these programs.
Qualifications
- Associate of Arts Degree or vocational training with concentration in therapeutic recreation or occupational therapy or Bachelors Degree with experience in long term care setting or health care.
- National Certification through NCCAP
- Certified Nurse’s Assistant
- BLS
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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