Director, Therapeutic Recreation & Activities — Elder Care

Center Management Group; Evesham Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO / Vacation time

401K

Job summary

Center Management Group is seeking a Director of Recreation and Activities in New Jersey to plan, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Therapeutic Recreation department within a healthcare setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field and at least three years of experience in a healthcare environment, with preferred familiarity with elderly and dementia-care. Strong computer skills are necessary to manage records and care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Recreational Therapy or related field.
• Three years' experience in a healthcare setting.
• Computer-literate with Word, Outlook and basic software skills.
• Experience with elderly and dementia-care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute recreational activities based on the needs and interests of the residents.
• Encourages social interaction and communication between the residents through group recreation, and community interaction programs.
• Facilitates recreational programs on an individual and group basis.
• Provides individual intervention to residents based on personal needs and conditions.
• Records resident attendance and participation level at recreation programs, writes progress notes, and attends care plan meetings as necessary.
• Assists with admission assessments, MDS, care plans and progress notes.
• Ensures that residents receive the highest quality of service in a warm and caring environment which recognizes the individuals' needs and capabilities.
• Oversee and direct recreation staff, review payroll and schedule staff based on facility needs.
• Performs other related job duties as required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Elderly care experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy

Job description

Center Management Group is seeking a Director of Recreation and Activities in New Jersey to plan, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Therapeutic Recreation department within a healthcare setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field and at least three years of experience in a healthcare environment, with preferred familiarity with elderly and dementia-care. Strong computer skills are necessary to manage records and care plans.