Recreation Director
- Melville, NY, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A skilled nursing and rehabilitation center is seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated full-time Director of Recreation with strong leadership and supervisory skills. The ideal candidate is a team player who works collaboratively and maintains a strong focus on resident well-being.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's recreational and activity programs.
- Provide comprehensive activity programming for residents and their families.
- Supervise and oversee a small department.
- Determine departmental staffing requirements and ensure adequate activity staff coverage across all shifts.
- Develop, coordinate, and participate in timely in-service training to ensure department staff are properly trained and equipped to perform their responsibilities.
- Order equipment and supplies as needed.
- Conduct periodic rounds to inspect equipment and ensure necessary supplies and equipment are available and functioning properly.
- Maintain strong working relationships with all departments involved in resident care to promote teamwork and comprehensive care planning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility.
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) background is a plus, but not required.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience working in an Activities or Recreation Department.
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Skills
- Order equipment
- Teamwork
- Care planning
- Occupational therapy