Job Description
Job Description
Experience
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Must have, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
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Must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
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Must have completed a training course approved by the state.
Specific Requirements
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Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
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Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
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Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing activities services in nursing care facilities.
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Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
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Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
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Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
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Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
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Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activities services.
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Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW).
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Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
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Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)
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Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
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Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
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Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
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Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
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Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
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Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
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Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
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Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
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May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.