Assistant Recreation Director - Elevate Elder Care Activities

Garden Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Laconia Nursing Home in Bronx, NY is seeking an Assistant Director of Recreation to lead engaging activity programs for residents, coordinate staffing, and ensure quality social and recreational services.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with seniors in healthcare, and the ability to plan, document, and implement programs aligned with care plans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Recreation Assistant or Director in a healthcare setting.
• Experience with seniors in a healthcare setting is a plus.
• Experience in adult day care or skilled nursing facility.
• Must be very organized and able to lead others.
• Strong computer skills are necessary.
• Positive, outgoing, upbeat personality is a must.
• Self-directed with strong organizational & planning skills; ability to multi-task.
• Is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program, within the last 5 years, 1 year of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Plans a variety of engaging activity programs for all days of the week (including evenings, weekend and holidays).
• Plans activities appropriate to residents' needs, including group and individual programs, clubs, and community outings.
• Prepares a monthly calendar of activities and a staffing schedule with coverage.
• Ensures documentation requirements are met (MDS, assessments, care plans).
• Develops a system to record resident participation / attendance.
• Participates in morning meetings, department head meetings, care plan meetings, and other meetings.
• Orders supplies and equipment for the department.
• Plans monthly resident council meetings and serves as staff liaison; records minutes and addresses concerns.
• Organizes special community outings and coordinates staff events; decorates for holidays.
• Supervises the volunteer program and represents the facility at local events.
• Maintains a bi-monthly newsletter and facility social media program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Self-direction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Laconia Nursing Home in Bronx, NY is seeking an Assistant Director of Recreation to lead engaging activity programs for residents, coordinate staffing, and ensure quality social and recreational services.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with seniors in healthcare, and the ability to plan, document, and implement programs aligned with care plans.