Life Enrichment Director 401K + CEU Reimbursement

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Groves (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Health, dental, and supplemental ins.

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network in Groves, TX seeks a Lifestyle Director to provide engaging social and recreational programs for patients/residents, coordinating and developing high-quality activities that promote mental and physical well-being based on needs and past lifestyles.

The role requires a current Texas certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or licensed activities professional, plus two years of relevant healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Current and valid certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or licensed activities professional in Texas.
• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient/resident activities program in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assess each patient/resident for interests, talents, and patterns of time use, and develop activity approaches based on that assessment.
• Establish and maintain records regarding activity attendance and care plans.
• Develop activity goals and integrate activity approaches within the care plan.
• Identify resources to contribute to the recreation program; plan and schedule activities with monthly calendar.
• Secure entertainment, leaders, volunteers, materials, and transportation for dates.
• Ensure patients/residents participate in activities (group, bedside, independent) weekly.
• Recruits and trains volunteer staff and maintains volunteer programs.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and develops a budget for activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Licensed Activities Professional (Texas)

Job description

Cantex Continuing Care Network in Groves, TX seeks a Lifestyle Director to provide engaging social and recreational programs for patients/residents, coordinating and developing high-quality activities that promote mental and physical well-being based on needs and past lifestyles.

The role requires a current Texas certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or licensed activities professional, plus two years of relevant healthcare experience.