Therapeutic Recreation Director

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Bidwell (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) seeks a Full-Time Activity Director at Abbyshire Care Center to plan, organize, and direct the Activities Department, ensuring emotional, social, physical, and therapeutic engagement for residents.

The role requires management experience, a therapeutic recreation background, and certification, with strong leadership and documentation skills. Work involves coordinating with the care team and honoring regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.
• 3 years management experience preferably in an activities role.
• 2 years experience in social or recreational program within last 5 years, 1 of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
• Must be qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and directs the Activities department programs and events.
• Manages the activities functions to ensure activities for ambulatory, non-ambulatory and bed-bound residents.
• Determines departmental scheduling and staffing requirements necessary to meet the activities departments’ needs hours in keeping with census and labor budget.
• Maintains open and trust-building relationships with resident family members, responding professionally and promptly to any requests or concerns.
• Assures that detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress toward established care plan goals are maintained.
• Participates in patient/resident care planning by identifying the activity needs of residents and working in coordination with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Assist with quality assurance audits and implement corrective actions.
• Oversees the sourcing, bid management, purchasing and inventory levels of materials necessary for upkeep and maintenance of activities.
• Proactively maintains effective employee relations and engagement to achieve business objectives and positive morale.
• Leadership and communication skills to direct and motivate staff.
• Ability to organize, plan, and delegate tasks efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and documentation skills.
• Proficient in managing time and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Management experience

Therapeutic recreation

Staff leadership

English communication

Care planning coordination

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Therapeutic recreation specialist certification

Job description

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) seeks a Full-Time Activity Director at Abbyshire Care Center to plan, organize, and direct the Activities Department, ensuring emotional, social, physical, and therapeutic engagement for residents.

The role requires management experience, a therapeutic recreation background, and certification, with strong leadership and documentation skills. Work involves coordinating with the care team and honoring regulatory standards.