Recreation Coordinator

SpiriTrust Lutheran® serves five counties in southcentral Pennsylvania by providing residential living, assisted living, personal care, memory support and nursing and rehabilitation services in six life plan communities along with home care, in-home support, hospice services and palliative care. Our communities rank amongst the best, earning the award for "Best Senior Living" by U.S. News & World Report.

Our commitment to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment is grounded in our mission, values, and culture of considerate behavior core tenets. We are excited to invite you to apply and discover the many opportunities available to join the SpiriTrust Lutheran team. Come be a part of our team and 'catch the spirit' as you experience the rewards of working with our team

SpiriTrust Lutheran® seeks a Part Time (varied hours) Recreation Coordinator at The Village of Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury, PA.

Education/Training: A high school diploma required. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Activity Director Certification (ADC) preferred and sometimes required.

Skill(s): Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; valid driver's license; may need CDL license in certain programs.

Experience: A minimum of (2) years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, preferably in a patient activities program in health care setting. A minimum in a 2 years' experience in memory support/Alzheimer programming preferred.

General Responsibilities:

• Assists with admissions activity assessments; carries out the resident's care plan/support plan.
• Provides orientation to new residents concerning the life enrichment schedule and assists them in becoming familiar with different locations in the building.
• Recognizes changes in resident's mental or physical condition; reports to supervisor or nursing supervisor in a timely manner.
• Conducts outings and schedules trips; transports and escorts residents.
• May assist in the production of the Activity calendar.