REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program
• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional who is licensed and registered by the State
• Certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body
• Current first aid and CPR certification

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Certified (Required)

• Plan, create, and implement meaningful and engaging facility activities for the residents
• Design programs to encourage socialization, entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, as well as improve daily living skills
• Create systems to ensure that residents and families are informed about activities in the facility
• Engage in one-on-one visits, care plan meetings, and assessments as needed
• Keep accurate records of activities, attendance, and calendars
• Recruit, organize, coordinate volunteers for activities
• Create, implement, and supervise processes to conduct meetings with residents and/or families as needed
• Implement hobbies, arts and crafts, and other activities with appropriate material to engage residents
• Plan and arrange transportation for activities to other locales as necessary
• Maintain up-to-date notes relating to activities provided to residents
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents and interact with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
• Maintain a good relationship built on communication and teamwork with members from other departments within the facility to promote activities
• Oversee the work of Activities Assistant(s) to accomplish the responsibilities of this position
• Regularly meets with Activities Assistant(s) to review activities and progress as well as plan future activities