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Dogwood Estates Activity Director-Retirement Community The activities program must provide freedom of choice, independence, self-expression and an opportunity to use physical and cognitive abilities. The Activities Director is also responsible for oversight of the community’s volunteer program. Our Activities Director will have high energy (just can’t stop having fun!), enthusiasm (so much that our residents won’t want to say no to an activity), and enjoy working with a diverse group of people. Minimum of two years’ experience in planning and conducting small and large group activities, creativity and be knowledgeable in evaluating residents’ needs and interests, engaging employees in activity participation and recruitment and training of volunteers. Coordinate the decorations for events, activities and Holidays. Full Time Activity Director Needed in Denton Texas click for more info

from the Activity Director Job Board, www.activitydirectorjobs.com . Full-Time Recreation Director needed in Shepherdstown, West Virginia .. click for more info.. www.genesishcc.com click on career opportunities at the top type in zip code 25443 and go click on the recreation director position

JOB OPENING - RECREATION DIRECTOR (NJ) LTC/Sub-Acute Nursing Home in Jersey City (Hudson County), NJ is looking for a new Director for its Therapeutic Recreation Program. Director of Therapeutic Recreation - Full Time M-F 8:30-4:30pm (req. 1 late night per month and approx. 2 weekends per year) DESCRIPTION • Reports to Administrator. • Responsible for management and scheduling of all Recreation staff and volunteers, including evaluations and training. • Attend Interdisciplinary, Department, Administrative and Quality Council meetings as required. • Must have a high level of resourcefulness and creativity in planning and creating stimulating recreational programs which meet the various needs of the geriatric population. • Knowledge of MS Word necessary to plan and coordinate monthly recreation calendars. • Maintain age-appropriate group and individual programs that foster and encourage optimum psycho-social functioning, address social, educational, spiritual and entertainment needs of all residents. • Responsible for assessments and interviews, client care plans, clinical charting and other required documentation on one long-term care unit. • Oversee all necessary departmental documentation for all units. • Familiarity with MDS 3.0 required. • Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records preferred. • Purchase and maintain all department equipment and supplies within budgetary guidelines including dispersal of petty cash. JOB REQUIREMENTS BA/BS in Therapeutic Recreation or other related field (preference for the creative arts therapies) and have at least 2 years of recreation experience in a long-term care setting. Certification in accordance with the NCCAP - National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (AP-BC or ADC) or the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS) is preferred. Please submit resume and cover letter, including salary requirements via email to danielle.braxton@hamiltonpark.com or fax ATTN: Danielle Braxton at 201-653-3074.