Assistant Therapeutic Recreation Director

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 Homeis actively seeking a motivated Assistant Director of Recreationto work at our Facility located in Bronx, NY. The ideal candidate will have experience in assisted living, be well organized with excellent communication skills, and have familiarity and true enjoyment from working with the needs of the infirm and the elderly.

Competitive compensation and full benefits program provided!

DUTIES:

• Plans a variety of engaging activity programs for all days of the week (including evenings, weekend and holidays)
• Plans activities that are appropriate to the needs of the residents (includes but are not limited to: small and large group programs, individual pursuits, sensory activities, clubs, special interests, spiritual and religious activities, one to one activity, community outings)
• Prepares a monthly calendar of activities that is posted in prominent areas and provided to every resident
• Prepares a monthly staffing schedule that includes evening and weekend and holiday coverage
• Ensures that all 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 any other meeting as directed by the facility administrator
• Orders appropriate supplies and equipment for the department
• Plans a monthly resident council meeting (and any other resident committees such as food committee) and is the staff liaison for the resident council president and other resident executive committee members. Takes meeting minutes and ensures that all resident concerns are addressed
• Organizes and coordinates special community outings with resident interests in mind
• Arranges regular entertainment, parties, seasonal programs and special events
• Plans and coordinates staff events at the request of the administrator
• Ensures that facility is appropriately decorated as per the holiday/season
• Supervises the volunteer program for the facility
• Coordinates community grass roots programming and serves as facility representative at local events
• Responsible for maintaining a bi monthly newsletter and maintaining facility social media program
• Adheres to all facility and corporate policies.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience as a Recreation Assistant or Director in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience working with Seniors and/or in a healthcare setting a plus.
• Previous experience working in an adult day care or skilled nursing facility
• Must be very organized and have the ability to lead others.
• Strong computer skills are necessary.
• Positive, outgoing, upbeat personality is a must.
• Be self-directed; have 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.