Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: osition Summary: Are you ready to love what you do?Assess elder’s leisure skills, interests, and desire for meaning in order to develop a variety and balance of programs to increase the quality of life and meaningful activities of the elders who live at SJH.Coach/mentor team members to participate in engaging elders in meaningful opportunities and promoting their desires and life style choices.Qualifications & Education Required:What is required to be successful on the job?High school diploma or GED required, and 2 years of experience in an age-appropriate social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full-time in a patient or resident activities program in a health care setting requiredBachelor’s degree in TR or related human service field preferredPrior experience with older adults and people living with dementia preferredAbility to interact with elders and care for their needsWillingness to embrace and exemplify St. John’s Brand CharacteristicsCore Organizational Competencies:What are the expectations of me at St. John’s?St. John’s Brand Characteristics - Embrace living by being Friendly, Respectful, Responsive, Compassionate, Innovative and Fun towards elders, families and colleagues. Teamwork- Actively participates. Assists team members; offers encouragement. Acknowledges/welcomes elders. Keeps team members informed. Recognizes achievements and efforts of others.Job Knowledge- Consistently demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of job. Remains current on job related changes and trends.Planning/Organization - Demonstrates initiative; plans appropriately. Uses time, materials, resources effectively. Organizes work to ensure commitment and priorities.Productivity - Consistently maintains high activity and efficiently produces acceptable volume of work. Consistently meets deadlines and commitments.Quality- Consistently produces accurate, timely work which meets required quality standards. Pays attention to detail. Sets high standards of performance for self and actively seeks continuous improvement. Provides elder-driven care.Reliability - Consistently delivers on commitments. Can be counted on to accomplish tasks without follow up. Available when required by elder or team and can be counted on to help or assist when needed. Responds in a timely manner.Demeanor (attitude) - Embraces change with optimism. Addresses concerns appropriately. Positively communicates. Good listener. Consistently maintains a positive demeanor.Position Competencies:What are the required skills that set me apart from other candidates?Utilizes community resources effectivelySupports education and peer-to-peer coachingAdvocates for, and bring meaning to people, particularly those living with dementiaDischarge and transition planning to maintain meaningful livesSpeedy and timely decision makerCommitted to making a difference and excellent customer serviceUses resources wisely around department budgetsValues continual improvementPasses on information to coworkersShifts priorities as neededStrong organizational skillsGood judgment about peopleShows sensitivity for othersIs a collaborative team playerEnjoys being around people who are differentAdapts appropriately to cultural differencesTakes responsibility for their actionsMaintains confidentiality when requestedSpontaneous, fun, and playfulCan make tough decisions when necessary Requirements: Essential Functions:What will I be doing to make an impact?Work as a part of the interdisciplinary team to address recreation and leisure needs, problems, goals and interventionsIdentify and share what meaningful activities mean to each elderBalance individual, neighborhood, and community opportunities for meaningful engagementActively participate in care plan, rounds; and other meetingsComplete MDS and care plan pieces in a timely manner, and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary teamDocumentation responsibilities which include but are not limited to: leisure assessment, prior leisure interests, and progress notes. Documentation to be in accordance with facility and regulatory agency guidelinesProvide education and resource counseling to elders, families and staff regarding leisure opportunitiesRefer to and collaborate with other disciplines (i.e.: spiritual care, music therapy, volunteers, hospice, psychiatry, therapies) as appropriateDesign and execute a monthly calendar of therapeutic recreation programming considering the needs and interests of assigned units/facilityCollaborates with the SJH team to organize, design, and execute community programs in/out of the facilityFacilitate the planning and execution of community outings, enabling elders to maintain community ties, and participate as desiredMaintain necessary paperwork around department spending, receipts, and other assorted documentationActively involved in own development of position related competencies Other duties assigned as necessary to support St. John's mission, vision, values