Director of therapeutic recreation vs recreation leader

Differences between director of therapeutic recreation and recreation leader 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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Recreation leader example responsibilities.

• Manage funds and resources to include developing the annual NAF budget, which include submission and prioritization of program component requirements.
• Receive training in problem solving, peer mediation and first aid & CPR.
• Train in CPR, food handlers, and videos of other health relate issues.
• Include the use of PowerPoint, book references, and hands-on demonstration to verify attention to all learning styles.
• Utilize clinical assessment, MDS documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team and families.
• Supervise and provide leadership for children participating in summer programs to ensure a safe and caring environment.
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