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Director, Activities and Recreation ProgramsSpaulding Nursing & Therapy Centers • Boston, MA, United States
Director, Activities and Recreation Programs

Director, Activities and Recreation Programs

Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Centers • Boston, MA, United States
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Overview

Plan and implement therapeutic recreation services for residents and patients while meeting all regulatory standards. Will evaluate therapeutic treatment plans; developing treatment options; developing, conducting, and evaluating in-service education programs; directing staff.

Essential Functions

  • Team members are hired, mentored, and continually developed to achieve stated goals for performance and complete annual reviews in a timely manner.
  • Independent and group activities for residents and patients are developed and implemented to meet their needs and interests.
  • Activities programs are implemented in adherence with established procedures.
  • Activities are adjusted to meet a resident or patient’s physical, developmental, physiological, emotional and spiritual responses.
  • Residents / patients are transported to and from activities per established standards.
  • Resident / patient care is documented and communicated per department guidelines.
  • Assist in development of budget for Recreation and Wellness programs.

Education

Bachelor\'s Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Activities Assistant or demonstrated evidence of specialized training in developing and conducting social or recreational programs. 3-5 years required. Experience in management and leadership 1-2 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to work weekends and holidays.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to lead and supervise fitness activities, monitor behavior, oversee activities, and perform in-services as needed.
  • Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel and the general public.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w / assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Equal Opportunity

    Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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