Potomac, MarylandResponsible for :
- Ensure that the attainmentof Victory Housing, Inc. takes precedence over all decisions and actions
- Planning, organizing, andimplementing activities forResidents. At a minimum, there are to be six (6) active, not passive,activities a day, 7 days a week. Activities to include a combination ofrecreational, social, educational, spiritual, physical fitness, therapeutic,cultural, outings, volunteering, entertainment, artistic etc. Passiveactivities such as watching TV shows are not considered an activity
- Coordinate one on oneresident activities with Assistant Director utilizing caregivers as needed
- Drive the community van todestinations with residents per activities calendar or as needed. Assist withany needs of resident during the outing
- Perform a residentassessment/survey on each resident admitted to the community to identify activity preference and to develop a base from which to create the program of activities for residents. Survey to becompleted within 2 days of admission
- Plan activities, makenecessary purchases and arrangements to conduct plans. Create a monthly calendar of activities/eventswhich is posted centrally in the home the first of each month
- Keep records of assessments and attendance at activities
- Maintain program activitieswithin the budget; keeps record of expenditures and turn in receipts forpayment/reimbursement immediately
- Publish a monthly newsletter which contains the activity calendar
- Purchase and maintain an inventory of all required activities supplies and equipment
- Assist in the creation of aResident Council to be held monthly; maintain minutes of meetings if invited byresidents to do so and inform Executive Director regarding areas of concern orneeds
- Attend seminars and conferences to enhance professional development to keep abreast of current trends inproviding a quality program to residents
- Complete duties as assigned
Job Requirements :
- Education or training in recreational therapy or a related field or experience with activities planning
- Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirementsimposed by State regulations within the specified timeframe
- Must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern forelderly and tact in dealing withothers
- Prefer some experience in supervision and management
- Must have valid driver's license for the State in which employed
- Must have an acceptable DMV driving record and be approved by CatholicMutual insurance company
- Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID- 19 andreceive CDC recommended booster doses