Recreation Director

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Recreation Director to lead programming for residents in care settings.

The role focuses on psychosocial support, dementia-friendly activities, and team collaboration to ensure dignified, engaging experiences for residents and their families. The ideal candidate will have LTC experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to facilitate group programs with energy and creativity.

Qualifications

• 2 years Long-Term Care experience
• CTRS or ADA certified
• Dementia Specialist or CDP preferred
• Familiar with long-term care regulation and survey process
• Be able to facilitate group programs independently
• Positive attitude and energy
• Strong communication, interpersonal and written/reading skills
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Develop approaches/interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of residents
• Establish rapport with Alzheimer's/Dementia care residents and their families
• Develop and run programming ideas for residents
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with residents having dementia and appropriate therapeutic/behavioral interventions
• Must be able to manage and work with a team
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect
• Must have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, creativity, patience, and energy

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Written/reading skills

Team management

Education

CTRS or ADA certification

Dementia Specialist or CDP

Job description

Recreation Director

This position requires good management skills, tact, sensitivity and professionalism due to constant interaction with residents and families.

Responsibilities of the Recreation Director:

• Develop approaches/interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of residents

• Establish rapport with Alzheimer's/Dementia care residents and their families

• Develop and run programming ideas for residents

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with residents having dementia and appropriate therapeutic/behavioral interventions

• Must be able to manage and work with a team

• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect

• Must have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, creativity, patience, and energy

Qualifications of the Recreation Director:

• 2 years Long-Terms Care experience

• CTRS or ADA certified

• Dementia Specialist or CDP preferred

• Familiar with long-term care regulation and survey process.

• Be able to facilitate group programs independently

• Positive attitude and energy

• Strong communication, interpersonal and written/reading skills

• Valid driver's license