Activities Assistant/Recreation Leader

2 months ago


Roanoke, United States Friendship Retirement Community Full time

Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,000 residents and patients. The community opened its first building in 1966 and has grown to offer the full continuum of healthcare, including an adult day care center, home care services and Bistro '66, its dining venue that is open seven days a week. Friendship is a world-class community where the needs of adults and rehabilitations patients of all ages are met within a caring community that inspires purpose in life. Visit friendship.us for more information.

Summary: The Recreation Leader is responsible for the overall promotion, organization, and leadership of recreation programs.

Hours: 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.
Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred
Benefits for full time positions include:
  • 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Education Assistance
  • Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
  • Employee Assistance Program
Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

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