Recreation Lead

Epic Healthcare Management; Purdys (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance eligibility

Excellent benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Epic Healthcare Management is seeking a Recreation Lead for its Waterview Hills and Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare facilities in Westchester County, NY. The role focuses on planning and delivering engaging recreational activities to support residents’ overall well‑being.

You will collaborate with nursing and therapy teams, adapt programs to individual abilities, and emphasize safety and quality of life in a skilled nursing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or senior services preferred.
• Knowledge of dementia care and age-appropriate programming.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt activities to residents’ physical and cognitive abilities.
• Compassionate, patient, and resident-centered approach.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends or holidays.
• Prior geriatric patient experience is desirable.
• Must utilize good judgment in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead therapeutic recreational activities for residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Support residents’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well‑being through engaging programs.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, therapy teams, and families to align activities with care plans.
• Lead daily recreational and therapeutic activities and adapt programs to individual needs.
• Supervise group and one-on-one activities, including memory care programming.
• Document participation and progress in accordance with regulations.
• Ensure resident safety and follow facility policies and care plans.
• Prepare activity materials and maintain organized spaces; promote resident engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Dementia care knowledge

Flexibility

Geriatrics

Education

High school diploma

Coursework in Recreation Therapy or Gerontology

Job description

* EXCELLENT BENEFITS * ELIGIBLE FOR AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER DATE OF HIRE *

RECREATION LEAD SUMMARY

• Full-Time Flex Shifts
• 9am-5pm /12pm-8pm

Amazing opportunity to work in a BEAUTIFUL setting in the rolling hills of North Salem with a *TOP Rated* Facility in Westchester County known for providing the highest quality care and resident experience. Waterview Hills Campus is home to Waterview Hills and Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare: Two facilities committed to providing outstanding Subacute Rehab and Long-Term Skilled Nursing Care. Together, these facilities offer patients the best rehab and nursing care they can obtain after their hospital discharge.

• The Recreation Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading therapeutic recreational activities for residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• This role supports residents’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being by implementing engaging programs that enhance quality of life.
• The Recreation Lead works closely with nursing staff, therapy teams, and families to ensure activities are appropriate to residents’ abilities, care plans, and individual interests.
• The position requires strong leadership, compassion, creativity, and knowledge of senior care environments, including dementia-sensitive programming and safety protocols.
• Recreation Lead plans and leads daily recreational and therapeutic activities for residents
• Adapt programs to meet physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
• Supervise group and one-on-one activities, including memory care programming
• Recreation Lead ensures resident safety and follow facility policies and care plans
• Document participation and progress in accordance with regulations
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to support resident goals
• Prepare activity materials and maintain organized activity spaces
• Encourage socialization and promote resident engagement

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, or related field preferred
• Previous experience in long‑term care, skilled nursing, or senior services preferred
• Knowledge of dementia care and age‑appropriate programming
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to adapt activities to residents’ physical and cognitive abilities
• Compassionate, patient, and resident‑centered approach
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends or holidays
• Previous experience with geriatric patients is desirable.
• Must have a sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and handicapped.
• Must utilize good judgment in emergency situations.
• Must possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm in order to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
• Must be able to communicate well verbally with residents, families and staff.
• Treat residents and fellow staff with respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

*Disclaimer:

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