Recreation Director

3 weeks ago


Fair Lawn, New Jersey, United States Genesis Healthcare Full time
Recreation Director

Genesis HealthCare is seeking a Recreation Director to develop, implement, and supervise nursing center activities services with the goal of improving patient/resident quality of life.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan individual and group programs in accordance with patient/resident needs, preferences, interests, abilities, and consistent with treatment goals and interventions
  • Lead, guide, and direct recreation staff and volunteers
  • Maintain required documentation; participate in budget planning
  • Develop positive relationships with patient/resident family and the community
  • Use community resources to create or enhance recreation programs
Requirements
  • Bachelor degree in therapeutic recreation preferred or completion of NAAP/NCCAP Basic and Advanced Management Course for Activity Professionals
  • Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center, by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (ADC) or the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS)
  • Two years' experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, health care setting preferred
Benefits
  • $14 - $27 per hour
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
  • Nursing Tuition Assistance Program
  • Variable compensation plans
  • Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
  • Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
Company Culture

Genesis HealthCare is a leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.

We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.