We are hiring a Director of Therapeutic Recreation to join our creative activities team at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster!
This is a department head role reporting directly to the Administrator.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families while aspiring to be the employer of choice.
As the Director of Therapeutic Recreation, you will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the recreation department.
Education & Experience:
- Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Have at least one (1) year experience or training in directing group activity.
- Experience in a supervisory capacity in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and provision of patient care by visiting residents regularly to evaluate needs.
- Oversee staffing for the department including recruitment efforts.
- Document and report to the nursing department any unusual or significant findings.
- Encourage residents to take part in activities of daily living that will stimulate their potential, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
- Spend duty time with residents rather than with other facility staff.
- Assist with and follow through on the establishment of resident care goals within the framework of the entire therapeutic team.
Specific Requirements:
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing policies and procedures.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must participate in continuing education and inservice training.
About Athena Health Care Systems:
Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England.
Athena’s Benefits:
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.
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