Therapeutic recreation program coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Christian Health Care Center has been recognized as one of the best places to receive care in Washington state. Join a faith-based, nonprofit care team that leads in quality and service!

As a therapeutic recreation program coordinator at CHCC, you’ll do work that brings joy and meaning to the lives of older adults. You’ll facilitate enriching socialization experiences and therapeutic activities that will brighten the day of people living at CHCC, a progressive, mission-driven long-term care center located in Lynden.

Work schedule:
•Primarily Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
•Occasional weekend coverage, scheduled in advance.

Responsibilities:
• Provide a therapeutic environment that maintains each person’s highest level of physical, social and psychological well-being.
• Develop, coordinate and implement programs and services for individuals with cognitive impairment.
• Lead therapeutic recreation programs and assist residents with participation in individual and group programs.
• Collect information to formulate a therapeutic recreation assessment and contribute to care plans; interview family, friends and community agency representatives as needed.
• Develop a written therapeutic recreation plan of care for each resident that identifies the challenges and goals to be accomplished.
• Complete a therapeutic recreation review at least quarterly. Document progress toward therapeutic recreation goals.
• Provide coverage for CHCC’s therapeutic recreation direction as needed.
• Read the full job description: - content/uploads/2026/07/Therapeutic -Recreation-Program-Coordinator-Job-Description-2026.pdf 

Qualifications:
• Support CHCC’s mission.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field, or a minimum of one year of experience designing and leading therapeutic recreation programs.
• Experience working with older adults or individuals with dementia is preferred.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is preferred.

Skills:
• Have a calm, flexible demeanor and be able to improvise when working with older adults and disabled individuals.
• Leadership skills; able to work collaboratively as a team with others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and the willingness to handle residents based on their individual maturity level and work positively with family members and other CHCC staff members.
• Able to document information, follow procedures, exhibit solid communication skills, and have a pleasant, professional manner.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources available to elderly and developmentally disabled populations.

Job Benefits:
• $24.50 to $32.97 per hour, DOE and based on certifications.
• Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability).
• Vacation, holiday and sick pay.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified employees.
• 403 (b) retirement and flexible spending accounts.
• Referral bonus program that pays up to $3,000 per referral.
• Employee assistance program and Homestead Fitness Center discount.
• Continuing education, mentorship, career advancement opportunities.
• Details at -time-benefits/

How to apply: Are you kind, have a positive attitude and ready to brighten the day of some special long-term care residents? Ready to learn more about this employment opportunity?

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Christian Health Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other legally protected classification. \nCompany Description

Christian Health Care Center is a non-profit skilled health care center and rehabilitation facility that serves Whatcom County residents. Our caring and knowledgeable staff provide a full range of healthcare services to people recovering from injury, overcoming illness, or in need of long-term care.

We believe that each therapeutic rehab patient and long-term care resident deserves to live in comfort, with dignity and respect. This core philosophy, along with our mission to provide healthcare with compassion and love in Christ’s name, is why your family, friends, and neighbors have trusted Christian Health Care Center since 1956.

Company Description

Christian Health Care Center is a non-profit skilled health care center and rehabilitation facility that serves Whatcom County residents. Our caring and knowledgeable staff provide a full range of healthcare services to people recovering from injury, overcoming illness, or in need of long-term care.\r\n\r\nWe believe that each therapeutic rehab patient and long-term care resident deserves to live in comfort, with dignity and respect. This core philosophy, along with our mission to provide healthcare with compassion and love in Christ’s name, is why your family, friends, and neighbors have trusted Christian Health Care Center since 1956.