Recreation Leader PT

Recreation Leader - Hillcrest Health & Rehab

Location: 1702 Hillcrest Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005
Service Line: Hillcrest Health & Rehab
Schedule: Part-time days and every other weekend

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a creative and compassionate Recreation Leader to join our team at Hillcrest Health & Rehab in Bellevue, NE.

Hillcrest Health & Rehab is a trusted skilled nursing community offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in a supportive, resident-centered environment. As Bellevue's only skilled nursing facility, Hillcrest Health & Rehab provides high-quality care while helping aging adults stay engaged, connected, and supported throughout their daily lives.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: We enhance the lives of aging adults. We are looking for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, creating engaging programs, and helping residents experience purpose, connection, and joy.

What You'll Do

As the Recreation Leader , you will assist in planning, organizing, documenting, and leading therapeutic recreation programs and individual activities for residents based on their leisure assessments, interests, and care needs.

You will help create meaningful opportunities for residents to stay active, socialize, use their abilities, enjoy hobbies, and participate in programs that support quality of life.

You will:

• Develop, implement, and lead group and individual recreation programs based on assessed leisure interests.
• Encourage residents to use and maintain their abilities through engaging therapeutic recreation activities.
• Complete initial assessments, MDS documentation, IDT summaries, and care plans as needed.
• Provide 1:1 programming and sensory enrichment programs based on resident assessments.
• Assist residents to and from planned and impromptu recreation programs using safe transport procedures.
• Set up materials for recreation programming and independent activities each day.
• Clean up materials after programs are complete.
• Assist with preparing and scheduling recreation programming, including weekly planning sessions.
• Document resident participation after each group or 1:1 session.
• Work with volunteers by providing direction, positive reinforcement, schedule awareness, mentoring, and relationship building.
• Maintain recreation supplies, including magazines, games, puzzles, and supply closets.
• Assist with shopping for designated recreation supplies as needed.
• Put up and take down holiday decorations in a timely manner while following fire safety code.
• Build positive and professional relationships with residents, families, visitors, volunteers, and team members.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is caring, energetic, organized, and able to bring creativity into a skilled nursing environment. The right candidate will understand the importance of connection, dignity, and engagement for aging adults.

Ideal candidates will have:

• One year of experience in recreational programming with the aging population or a similar setting preferred.
• Strong interest in supporting therapeutic recreation, engagement, and quality of life.
• Ability to lead group activities and provide individualized resident support.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach when working with residents, families, and customers who may be upset or under stress.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete required documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while staying organized and positive.
• Comfort using technology and resources efficiently and effectively.
• A music background or ability to play instruments preferred.

Education & Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Recreation therapy certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Why Hillcrest?

At Hillcrest Health & Rehab, recreation and engagement are an important part of resident well-being. Meaningful activities help residents stay connected, maintain abilities, build relationships, and enjoy daily moments of purpose.

As a Recreation Leader, your work will directly impact residents' quality of life. Whether you are leading a group activity, providing 1:1 support, coordinating volunteers, or helping a resident attend a program, you will help create a more vibrant and connected community.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, and movement as needed.
• Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize technology and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Create Meaningful Moments?

If you are compassionate, creative, and enjoy helping aging adults stay engaged and connected, we invite you to apply for the Recreation Leader - Hillcrest Health & Rehab role.

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue enhancing the lives of aging adults through meaningful recreation, connection, and compassionate support.