Johnny Rodriguez

Recreation Director

Genesis Healthcare

01.2008 - Current

Coordinate community outreach to organizations such as Loyola Marymount University, Easter Seals, and Del Rey Fellowship in order to obtain volunteers
Responsible for assessing all 99 of the resident's level of participation and attendance through the facilities coding process
Supervise and teach about 5 student and community volunteers on a daily basis as they learn how to interact with residents diagnosed with illnesses and physical limitations
Assess and care plan for new patients admitted to facility using software such as P.C.C (Point Click Care) and MDS (Minimum Data Set)
Supervise and oversee 3 employee department creating schedules and duties among department staff

Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to maintain a high-quality team of recreation professionals.
Assisted residents with problems or complaints and completed administrative tasks.
Enhanced community engagement by developing and promoting diverse recreational programs and events.
Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to recreation programming, facilities, and safety standards.
Implemented risk management policies and procedures to minimize potential hazards during activities and events.
Developed annual budgets and provided monthly reports to efficiently use financial resources.
Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities.
Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
Completed resident evaluations for discharge to provide reports on mobility limitations to smooth care transition and promote continued resident activity.
Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
Maintained accurate records of program participation, facility usage, financial data, and incident reports for proper documentation purposes.