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Assists with planning a comprehensive program that includes individual and group activities that meets the needs and interests of the residents.
Plans and directs activities. (Escorts residents to and from activities as needed).
Supervises volunteers helping with in-house activities and on community outings.
Provides one-to-one activities for residents who are not participating in group activities.
Performs duties in a professional manner in compliance with the facility and Therapeutic Recreation Department policies and procedures.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment for all residents, following all Minnesota Health Department regulations.
Maintains quality daily attendance/ behavioral records.
Posts monthly program calendars and maintains good communication with all departments.
Assists with setting up and decorating for activities and special events.
Attends and participates in Therapeutic Recreation Department staff meetings and in-service trainings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
CUSTOMER SERVICE PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION:

At this facility, each resident, family member, visitor, and coworker is considered your customer and is vital to the success of our organization.
Ensures activities occur on the date and time scheduled. Assists residents in getting to activities and gives reminders as needed.
Reports change of health, physical or mental, to supervisor and/or their nurse. Maintains complete confidentiality.
Follows campus dress code. Keeps office or area presentable, professional, and organized at all times.
Aware of residents’ performance in activities so they can be encouraged to attend their favorites. Place residents’ dignity above their own comfort and seeks assistance immediately upon needed.
Maintain applicable state requirements of dementia specific training
Ensures resident lives are maintained to the extent possible by providing activities and contact with the Community
Provides guidance and acts as a resource to staff on the importance of life enrichment and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents
Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, resident’s families, visitors, and staff
High level of ability in effective and succinct communication, written and oral with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public
Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual
Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others
Must have exceptional organizational skills
Must have experience in planning, organizing and executing a varied schedule of life enrichment opportunities for all levels of seniors from those who are very active to those with cognitive impairments resulting from Alzheimer’s and related dementias
Monitors life enrichment budget, equipment, and supplies
Ability to supervise employees
Ability to set up and train volunteers
Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff
Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner
Must practice and promote Meridian Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values, and Founding Principles
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:

Long term care
Nursing home
Rehabilitation center
Skilled nursing facility
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:

Recreational therapy: 1 year (Required)
Long term care: 1 year (Required)
Leadership: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person