Therapeutic Recreation Activities Coordinator

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Job summary

Chesapeake Health & Rehabilitation Center in Chesapeake, Virginia, seeks a high energy Activities Professional to coordinate and implement recreational activities for patients. The role supports planning, conducting, and evaluating activities, leading groups, and maintaining attendance records.

Minimum requirements include an associate degree (2 years) and qualification via two years in a social/recreational program, NCAP certification, or completion of a state-approved activities training

Qualifications

• Associate degree (2 years) required or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in social or recreational programs helps; one year full-time in therapeutic activities preferred.
• Certification by the National Council for Activity Professionals (NCAP) is acceptable or enrollment in a state-approved course.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, conducting, and evaluating scheduled activities.
• Lead group activities and maintain attendance records.
• Collect oral histories and complete patient assessments and care plans as directed.

Skills

Social/recreational program experience

Education

Associate degree (2 years)

NCAP certification

State-approved activities training

Job description

Chesapeake Health & Rehabilitation Center in Chesapeake, Virginia, seeks a high energy Activities Professional to coordinate and implement recreational activities for patients. The role supports planning, conducting, and evaluating activities, leading groups, and maintaining attendance records.

Minimum requirements include an associate degree (2 years) and qualification via two years in a social/recreational program, NCAP certification, or completion of a state-approved activities training