Therapeutic Recreation / Activities Specialist
The Pines At Poughkeepsie Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation
Join Our Team
Hebrew is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates and one of the finest centers in the state of CT. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
What You'll Do
As a Therapeutic Recreation / Activities Specialist, you will develop and oversee a vibrant and engaging activities program in our communities. Your creative and compassionate approach will contribute to the overall well-being and happiness of those we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic recreation programs for residents
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess residents' needs and preferences
- Provide leadership and guidance to the therapeutic recreation team
- Organize and facilitate a variety of opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression while fulfilling residents' basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs
- Create a warm and inclusive environment that encourages resident participation
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as needed
- Assist the families of physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individuals to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities
If you're passionate about creating meaningful and engaging recreational programs for seniors, in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Therapeutic Recreation / Activities Specialist.
What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Hebrew team enjoys:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
What You'll Bring
Qualifications of a Therapeutic Recreation / Activities Specialist:
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential preferred
- Proven experience in developing and leading therapeutic recreation programs
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Compassion and empathy in working with seniors
- Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
- Creative mindset with excellent organizational interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with team members, residents, and families to create a positive and inclusive environment
We Hire for Heart!
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
The Pines At Poughkeepsie Center For Nursing and RehabilitationVacancy posted 1 day ago
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