Recreation Leader

Friendship; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Insurance

Job summary

Friendship is looking for an Recreation Leader to join our Friendship Health and Rehab North team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Activities Assistant is responsible for the overall promotion, organization, and leadership of recreation programs.

The position involves leading group activities, planning a wide range of activities for residents, supervising volunteers, and coordinating weekend shifts. The role requires physical activity, standing, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with some

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred.
• Active role requiring standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Leads or assists with group activities under the supervision of the Director.
• Plans and provides activities for residents including music, sensory, reminiscence, and cognitive therapies.
• Leads one-on-one sessions for residents unable to attend groups.
• Matches Recreation with individual needs to motivate participation.
• Supervises volunteers as needed and arranges activity spaces.

Skills

Group activity leadership

Volunteer supervision

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Friendship is looking for an Recreation Leader to join our Friendship Health and Rehab North team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Activities Assistant is responsible for the overall promotion, organization, and leadership of recreation programs.

Pay Rate:

• $15.00 per hour

Shifts Available:

• Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and one weekend a month.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Leads or assists with group activities under the supervision of the Director
• Provides and plans activities for each individual to include music, sensory stimulation, touch and tactile therapy, reminiscent and cognitive therapy, spiritual activities, arts, crafts, games, exercises, horticulture, pet therapy, and field trips.
• Provides activities for residents’ interest (past and present), physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
• Leads one-on-one activity sessions with residents who are unable to attend groups due to physical/mental capabilities or who refuse activities.
• Matches innovative recreation with individual needs and motivates participation in activities.
• Maintains good attendance and arrives/departs work at the scheduled time
• Position requires working one weekend a month as the schedule allows and an occasional evening/holidays. Normal hours will be 8:30 am to 5 pm.
• Supervises volunteers as needed or as deemed necessary by the Activities Director.
• Arranges and sets up designated rooms and areas for scheduled activities.
• Receives, stores, issues and cleans specified equipment for scheduled activities, keeping within guidelines with infection control policies.
• Works well with volunteers, family, co-workers, and outside community.
• Attends in-services required by Activities Director and Friendship Retirement Administration.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)