Assistant Director of Recreation

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skilled nursing facility in the Bronx, Beth Abraham Center, is seeking an Assistant Director of Recreation to enhance the recreational offerings for its residents. The role involves developing and supervising recreational services that promote the well-being and happiness of seniors in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of recreation experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• A passion for working with the senior population.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and supervising all recreational services.
• Plan individual and group recreation services, both therapeutic and general.
• Assist in supervising all recreation assistants and volunteers.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Beth Abraham Center is hiring an Assistant Director of Recreation to work for our Skilled Nursing Facility in the Bronx, New York!

DUTIES:

1. Assist in developing, implementing, and supervising all recreational services.
2. Assist in maintaining and developing the recreational budget.
3. Plan individual and group recreation services, both therapeutic and general.
4. Assist in creating engaging and therapeutic recreation programs.
5. Assist in supervising all recreation assistants and volunteers.
6. Assist in all necessary documentation.
7. Provide and monitor individual guidance and motivation to employees.
8. Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary and management teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 3 years of recreation experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• A passion for working with the senior population.

About us:

Beth Abraham Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 448-bed facility with high resident and family satisfaction ratings. Located in the Bronx, we provide a warm, nurturing environment that promotes strength, health, and happiness. Our dedicated staff is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our residents, ensuring they leave with dignity and independence. Beth Abraham Center is part of the Centers Health Care continuum.