Assistant activity director job description
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Example assistant activity director requirements on a job description
Assistant activity director requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in assistant activity director job postings.
Sample assistant activity director requirements
- Bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure studies, gerontology, or a related field.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or other relevant certification.
- Previous experience in recreational activities and therapy.
- Current first aid and CPR certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Sample required assistant activity director soft skills
- Ability to develop and lead recreational activities.
- Highly organized and able to multitask.
- Patience and empathy when dealing with elderly residents.
- Ability to build relationships with residents and families.
- Capacity to work as part of a team.
Assistant activity director job description example 1
Genesis HealthCare assistant activity director job description
Genesis is a leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.
Why Genesis? We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion! *We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do. *We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis. *We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes. *We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self. *We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards.
Enrich your life and the life of our patients/residents' by joining Genesis as an Assistant Recreation Director.
Position Highlights *Assist with planning the nursing center recreation program by contributing to the development of program philosophies and policies, writing procedures, goals and objectives for the program. *Contribute to the implementation of meaningful activities for all patients/residents' that engage them creatively, intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually. *Assist in the recruitment and training of recreation program volunteers. May assume responsibility for volunteer program development and implementation.
*Position is Sunday - Thursday.
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Qualifications: *High school degree is required. *Completion of the NAAP/NCCAP Basic Education Course for Activity Professionals is required. *Must possess certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center, by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (ADC) or the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS). To protect the health and safety of our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the communities we serve, Genesis has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners and onsite vendors.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Target:
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Genesis provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, marital status, genetic information, amnesty, or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Genesis takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. This policy is fully supported by the CEO, COO and all members of the leadership team.
Why Genesis? We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion! *We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do. *We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis. *We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes. *We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self. *We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards.
Enrich your life and the life of our patients/residents' by joining Genesis as an Assistant Recreation Director.
Position Highlights *Assist with planning the nursing center recreation program by contributing to the development of program philosophies and policies, writing procedures, goals and objectives for the program. *Contribute to the implementation of meaningful activities for all patients/residents' that engage them creatively, intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually. *Assist in the recruitment and training of recreation program volunteers. May assume responsibility for volunteer program development and implementation.
*Position is Sunday - Thursday.
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Qualifications: *High school degree is required. *Completion of the NAAP/NCCAP Basic Education Course for Activity Professionals is required. *Must possess certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center, by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (ADC) or the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS). To protect the health and safety of our patients, residents, employees, family members, and the communities we serve, Genesis has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees, care partners and onsite vendors.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Target:
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities are proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Genesis provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, marital status, genetic information, amnesty, or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Genesis takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. This policy is fully supported by the CEO, COO and all members of the leadership team.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024