Resident Activities & Wellness Director

New Haven Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

New Haven Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dynamic Recreational Director to lead engaging activity programs for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will design and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly calendars, focusing on social, educational, and therapeutic activities to enhance quality of life.

Ideal candidates have experience in recreational therapy or related fields, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of regulatory requirements for

Qualifications

• Experience in recreational therapy, activities programming, healthcare, gerontology, or a related field preferred. TRD preferred.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, or healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate residents and staff while creating engaging programs.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to resident activities preferred.
• Certification as a TRD or eligibility to obtain certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily, weekly, and monthly activity calendars.
• Plan social, recreational, educational, and special event programs for residents.
• Assess resident interests and abilities to create individualized activity opportunities.
• Coordinate community outings, entertainment, volunteer programs, and holiday celebrations.
• Supervise activity staff and volunteers.
• Maintain activity documentation and resident participation records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to enhance resident well-being.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to resident activities.
• Foster a warm, engaging, and resident-centered environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Resident motivation

Job description

New Haven Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dynamic Recreational Director to lead engaging activity programs for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will design and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly calendars, focusing on social, educational, and therapeutic activities to enhance quality of life.

Ideal candidates have experience in recreational therapy or related fields, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of regulatory requirements for