Activities Director

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A Great Place to Work

Westgate is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. 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!

Location: 750 Union Street, Bangor, Maine, 04401

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As a Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities, 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 familes 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 Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities.

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Westgate team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• 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

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $23.00/Hr.

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Qualifications of a Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities:

• 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

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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 30 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.

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ID 2026-7329

Location/Org Data : Name Westgate Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Position Type Full-Time

Location : Location US-ME-Bangor

Rate of Pay Starting from USD $23.00/Hr.