**Position Summary** Directs, plans, coordinates, and implements activities to meet the interests, physical, cognitive and psycho social needs of all residents. Participates in comprehensive assessment process, including MDS and CAA's completion and resident plan of care activities in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Supervises department volunteers and promotes enthusiasm and interest for activities. Maintains resident's privacy, dignity, confidentiality and respects residents' rights. **Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:** 1. Develops and implements activity programs within the allocated budget 2. Completes a comprehensive assessment on each resident to include his/her background, past and present leisure interests, abilities, physical and mental limitations, and activity-related needs, and completes the activity portion of the MDS/CAAS 3. Contributes to the interdisciplinary plan of care 4. Schedules and coordinates leisure activity programs to meet the needs of TCU residents 5. Posts a monthly calendar or events 6. Encourages resident attendance 7. Maintains documentation of resident's activity involvement in medical record, modifying plan of care as indicated 8. Establishes an active volunteer program which includes recruiting, screening, orienting, training and supervising volunteers 9. Interprets to residents, other staff members, and the outside community the purpose and benefits of the activity program 10. Serves as a facility liaison to promote positive community support 11. Supervises and protects residents within activity programs, ensuring preservation of resident's rights 12. Reviews and updates the activity portion of the policy and procedure manual. Routinely adheres to facility policy and procedures 13. Performs other department related duties as assigned **Qualifications:** **_Required:_** + Associate degree in Recreation Therapy, Occupation Therapy, or related field + Certification of license in field of specialty (i.e., CRTS, OTR, etc.) OR must receive license/certification within 1 year of accepting position + Eligible for certification as an Activity Professional or as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist by a recognized accrediting body + BLS Certification within 3 months of hire **_Preferred:_** + Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Occupation Therapy, or related field + Possess 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting