Director of therapeutic recreation vs camp counselor

Differences between director of therapeutic recreation and camp counselor 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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Camp counselor example responsibilities.

• Manage camp check-ins by assembling and assigning check-in teams, and helping implement opening day camp check-ins.
• Guide and nurture campers by accompanying them to and assisting with camp activities, and lead hiking and canoe trips
• Mentore kids using healthy conflict resolution techniques.
• Organize group activities to facilitate communication between children with various health needs ranging from common allergies to severe developmental disabilities.
• Supervise campers, cook, and run activities.
• Provide support and host VIP visitors and guests.
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