Top 4 Recreation therapists Jobs in Longview, Tx

Activity Director at Gilmer
Focused Post Acute Care Partners —Gilmer, TX
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Skilled nursing facility
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Recreational Therapist Needed in Longview
Disability Services of the Southwest, Inc. —Longview, TX
- $77.43 an hour
- Online Application
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
Student Activities Director
Wiley University —Marshall, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Master's degree
Rehab Therapy Tech II, CHW SUD, MHA, Pos. #440, Corpus Christi, TX
Nueces County MHMR Community Center —Texas
- $15.39 - $16.49 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Mileage reimbursement
- Loan repayment program

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Activity Director at Gilmer

Focused Post Acute Care Partners -
Gilmer, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
1 day ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Caregiving documentation requirements
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Care documentation
English
Clinical assessment documentation
Resident rapport building
Wellness activities for care recipients
Experience working with adults with disabilities
Educational program planning
Patient interaction
Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities

Full Job Description

Focused Post Acute Care Partners FPACP is a dynamic company with an expectation of excellence in the delivery of long-term care to every patient every day. We are looking for an Activity Director to join our great team!

At FPACP, we take pride in our culture and ROCKIN recognition program ROCKStar (Recognizing Outstanding Care and Kindness). This program is used across the organization for team members, residents, family members, volunteers, and business partners. The gamification component is a fun and competitive way team members level up monthly, getting one step closer to attending the annual FPACP Gala. Apply to find out more and become our next ROCKStar.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To develop and provide a comprehensive holistic resident wellness program that meets the individual interests and capabilities of the resident population. Activities will encompass the body (physical) mind (cognitive) spirit, and social engagement dimensions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional licensed in Texas and eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, or Activity Professional recognized by an accrediting body (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification); or
2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
Has completed an Activity Director training course approved by any state or able to obtain activity director certification within six months of hire.
Completes annual education requirements per the licensure/ certification.
Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate effectively.
Ability to create, physically participate and conduct the programs on the Wellness Calendar
Ability to work with physically disabled and chronically ill individuals of all ages
Ability to remain tactful, pleasant, and friendly when working with residents, guests, co-workers, and the community
Ability to identify signs/symptoms of a change of condition in the residents such as fatigue, irritability, level of alertness
Ability to complete resident evaluations, assessments, and documentation in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Advocates daily on behalf of all residents to ensure that their rights are maintained.
Reports abuse, neglect, or exploitation per State reporting guidelines.
Maintains professional boundaries with facility residents and maintains a positive and professional rapport with facility interdisciplinary team, volunteers, and community.
Completes Activity Evaluations with newly admitted residents within 14 days.
Completes and utilizes information in the MDS Section F upon admission, upon change of condition, and annually with all residents.
Operates within a monthly budget and provides receipts to reflect all Activity expenses.
Attends morning meetings, care plan meetings, quality assurance meetings, standards of care meetings, and other meetings as necessary, confers with other facility personnel regarding the residents' interests, needs, and limitations as well as available resources and follows up on all Activity related issues discussed.
Actively participates in positively marketing the facility in the community.
Schedules multi-dimensional programs for the facility including physical movement, brain fitness, educational programs, entertainment programs, special events, group programs, and spiritual services, and coordinates programs with other departments in the facility.
Actively recruits volunteers from the community, facilitates criminal history checks on all volunteers over the age of 18 who plan to provide one on one or in-room activities with the residents, provides orientation and support to new volunteers, and shows recognition/appreciation to the volunteers.
Uses tactful, appropriate workplace behavior and communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests.
As this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, the employee is expected to perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Have the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

WORK SCHEDULE:

As assigned, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays; non-exempt position

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

We offer great benefits to our valued team members!

Excellent compensation ~ 6 Holidays ~ Life Insurance- Short Term and Long Term Disability

HEALTH PLANS
VISION
DENTAL
GENEROUS PTO
MUCH MORE

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