Recreation Director

Company: VILLA CREST NURSING AND RETIREMENT CENTER
Location: Manchester, NH 03104

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Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description

Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center is an award winning progressive skilled nursing facility located on a beautiful campus in Manchester, NH. Owned by National HealthCare Corporation, we are a 155-bed facility offering assisted living, rehabilitation services, skilled care and memory care.

Villa Crest has a reputation for providing short and long term care to our residents with an emphasis on meeting the specific needs of each resident that we serve. Our Partners are professional and compassionate and truly dedicated to providing the highest quality of care every day for our residents. Villa Crest is a 5-Star rated facility.

We are currently seeking a Full Time Recreation Director.

The right candidate will:

* Coordinate all facility activities and programming for our residents,

* Lead the Recreation Department, incorporating programming suggestions from residents, partners and family members,

* Have a genuine enthusiasm for working with a diverse group of residents,

* Be self-motivated, creative and posses a positive personality,

* Drive the facility bus and enjoy taking the residents shopping and on social outings,

* Be able to supervise in a firm, fair and consistent manner,

* Be able to assess the residents to determine the appropriate programming to meet their individual wants and needs,

* Maintain all required record and documentation,

* Maintain and coordinate an active volunteer program,

* Be involved in center meetings and education, as required,

* Maintain good public relations within the broader community,

* Be flexible in working hours so that weekends and evening events may be provided.

Qualifications:

* Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activity professional or COTA who is licensed or registered and eligible for certification, or two years experience in a social or recreational program leadership role,

* High school degree or GED required,

* Experience working with the elderly a plus,

* Clean driving record is a must.

We are seeking an individual that wants to work in a team atmosphere and provide quality services to our seniors.