Chief People Office :

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS):

Activities Director

(Recreational Therapist III)

300 S. McCormick St

Prescott, AZ 86303

https://pioneershome.az.gov/

The Activities Director/Recreational Therapist III will provide and conduct comprehensive recreation therapy services and leisure activities to help with their patient’ physical and emotional well-being. The incumbent will transport residents, complete written assessment evaluations, design and implement individual care plans, document residents' participation in medical charts and computer records.

·         Plans, organizes, and implements recreational therapy and leisure activities to maintain functional level and develop skills.

·         Schedule all activities and events in house, out of doors and in community.

·         Conduct all programs, events and funeral services.

·         Schedule entertainment. Purchase activity supplies.

·         Participate in patient care meetings; complete assessment evaluations; assist residents daily with requests,

·         Supervisory Tasks: Payroll calculations and leave time, discipline, department head and staff meetings, monitor assignments, performance evaluations (MAP).

·         Interview candidates for admission, complete evaluation, assist orientation through welcome committee. Maintain written/computer reports.

·         Maintain: Commercial Driver's License; vehicles; activity supplies, equipment, materials, including sound equipment.

·         Coordinate room use reservations and notifications. Supervise activity locations ie. Library (Book Nook), Hobbies N More room usage, storage rooms, closets, cupboards, etc.

·         Volunteer Coordinator: Supervise 50 outside volunteers and 20 resident volunteers; recruitment, interview, application packets, orientation, monitor TB skin tests and fingerprint cards, schedule tasks, assign 1: 1 visits, design projects for outside volunteers.

·         Liaison between APH and the Foundation: attend meetings, participate in fund raisers, request funds for activities, coordinate events, and follow up assignments.

·         The principles, practices and techniques of recreational therapy

·         Therapeutic effects of exercise

·         Methods used to accomplish therapeutic goals through recreational programs

·         The scope of recreational therapy and its relationship to other health care professions

·         Modification techniques used to adapt activities to individuals needs

·         Community resources for recreational activities

·         Policies and procedures established for the work unit

Skill in:

·         Valid AZ Driver’s License

·         Must be able to obtain an AZ Commercial Driver’s License Certification.

·         Food Handler’s card and AZ Van Driver Certification.

·         Must be able to obtain a Class 1 fingerprint card.

·         Maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification.

·         A minimum of 3 years of experience planning and leading therapeutic activities with geriatric population.

·         May require certification as a Recreational Therapist by a National Council for Therapeutic Recreation.

SELECTIVE PREFERENCE(S): 

·         Preferred certification as a Recreational Therapist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation or 3 years’ experience planning and leading therapeutic activities for geriatric population.

·         Must have patience, tact and a maturity to deal with various functional levels (physical and mental)

·         Desire to improve skills and knowledge pertaining to therapeutic recreation.

BENEFITS: 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ADOA Recruitment at [email protected]  or at (602) 542-5482 for assistance.