Director of therapeutic recreation vs assistant activity director

Differences between director of therapeutic recreation and assistant activity director duties and responsibilities

Director of therapeutic recreation example responsibilities.

• Manage 12 staff in a 250-bed , 7-unit skil nursing and rehabilitation facility.
• Manage day to day operations of the therapeutic recreation program for inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation patients.
• Manage activity and progress reports including statistical data require by regulators, initial assessments, MDS and IDC documentation.
• Plan and implement activities calendar for both long term care and short term rehabilitation residents.
• Document for MDS, care plans, initial and quarterly assessments quality assurance reports, resident and family satisfaction surveys.
• Launch renovation of Alzheimer's unit to include research, instruction, and environmental changes, along with staff education.
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Assistant activity director example responsibilities.

• Manage pet therapy/pat visitation protocol.
• Review goals and progress notes; document MDS reports and progress notes.
• Play bingo, exercise, watch movies, dance, garden, etc.
• Conduct varies activities with patients including; bingo, gardening, crocheting, cooking, and socializing.
• Complete and update state require paperwork such as assessments, notes, attendance, care plans, and MDS.
• Provide quality and empathetic care for older adults with Alzheimer's type dementia, confusion, or other limiting disabilities.
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