Recreation Director

Recreation Director

This position requires good management skills, tact, sensitivity and professionalism due to constant interaction with residents and families.

Responsibilities of the Recreation Director:

• Develop approaches/interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of residents
• Establish rapport with Alzheimer's/Dementia care residents and their families
• Develop and run programming ideas for residents
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with residents having dementia and appropriate therapeutic/behavioral interventions
• Must be able to manage and work with a team
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect
• Must have a positive attitude, enthusiasm, creativity, patience, and energy

Qualifications of the Recreation Director:

• 2 years Long-Terms Care experience
• CTRS or ADA certified
• Dementia Specialist or CDP preferred
• Familiar with long-term care regulation and survey process.
• Be able to facilitate group programs independently
• Positive attitude and energy
• Strong communication, interpersonal and written/reading skills
• Valid driver's license