Recreation Director - Lead Wellness & Activities

Genesis HealthCare, Inc.; Green Acres (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service 

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Foundation

Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid  

401K

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a Recreation Director to develop, implement and supervise activities at our nursing center, with the goal of improving residents' quality of life.

You will report to the Nursing Home Administrator and lead recreation staff and volunteers to plan engaging programs. Qualifications include a bachelor degree in therapeutic recreation (preferred) or completion of NAAP/NCCAP courses, CTRS/ADC certification, and two years' experience in a health‑care recreation

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in therapeutic recreation preferred.
• ADC or CTRS certification required by governing agencies.
• Two years' experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to Nursing Home Administrator
• Plan individual and group programs in accordance with patient/residents' needs, preferences, interests, abilities, and consistent with treatment goals and interventions
• Lead, guide and direct recreation staff and volunteers
• Maintain required documentation; participate in budget planning
• Develop positive relationships with patient/resident's family and the community
• Use community resources to create or enhance recreation programs

Education

Bachelor degree in therapeutic recreation

ADC/CTRS certification

Job description

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a Recreation Director to develop, implement and supervise activities at our nursing center, with the goal of improving residents' quality of life.

You will report to the Nursing Home Administrator and lead recreation staff and volunteers to plan engaging programs. Qualifications include a bachelor degree in therapeutic recreation (preferred) or completion of NAAP/NCCAP courses, CTRS/ADC certification, and two years' experience in a health‑care recreation