Director of Recreational Activities

We offer:

Ø Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages.

Ø Health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation, a long term skilled nursing facility located in Queens County, New York is looking to hire an experienced Director of Recreational Activities. As a Director of Recreational Activities, you will be responsible for designing, supervising, and directing comprehensive Recreational Activities programs for all residents across our facility. You will strive to develop activities that promote mental, social, and physical well-being to the residents while implementing policies and procedures in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plans organize and leads a wide variety of Recreational Activities/programs including, but not limited to music, arts, crafts, discussions, parties, social groups, trips, special events and entertainment, active and passive games, sensory type activities, movies, bingo, etc.
• Creates an assigned unit calendar with a variety of Recreational Activities/programs to encompass the five domains of Therapeutic Recreation.
• Stores and properly maintains all recreational equipment and supplies.
• Participates in departmental and/or facility meetings, in-services, and staff training.
• Assesses and documents assigned residents’ status, needs/interests, and progress upon initial admission, quarterly progress, annual and/or significant change reviews; Interviews assigned residents for MDS 3.0. Records assigned residents’ activity attendance and participation
• Escorts and/or transports residents to/from activities as needed.
• Prepares and serves refreshments as needed at activities within facility and department guidelines
• Assists in decorating for parties, special events, seasonal occasions, staff parties, and community events
• Attends community outings/trips
• Works collaboratively with other department staff
• Partners and provides mentorship to volunteers/interns, as assigned
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Recreation

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or in a similar field is preferred
• At least 2+ years in a managerial role within a recreations department
• Experience in a long term care facility or in a skilled nursing facility setting
• Must be proficient in computer skills
• Must be flexible in work schedule, working rotating weekends and/or evenings
• Must enjoy working with the geriatric population and in a Nursing Home setting
• Must be a team player and work well with others
• Must be energetic, upbeat and have a positive attitude towards others
• Must have the ability to organize and engage a small or large group of people catering to various needs (i.e. intergenerational, dementia)
• Must be able to lead and create a variety of activities
• Must be willing to mentor and work with volunteers/interns
• Previous recreation experience strongly preferred
• Associate’s Degree in Recreation preferred

ABOUT US:

We are a premier skilled nursing facility located in Queens County, New York. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation,considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.

EOE Statement:

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.