Recreational Therapist / Certified Activities Director - Full Time

Do you like to have fun? Are you a think outside of the box person?

East Carolina Rehab and Wellness (a skilled nursing facility) are currently seeking an Activities Director who has a passion for helping the elderly and the drive to create a positive and fun environment for those in need.

You will create and lead activities like arts and crafts, music, dance, and sports to develop their social skills and promote active, healthy lifestyles.......If you like to have a great time at work while enhancing the lives the others, apply today.

The Activities Director has the following responsibilities:

• Encouraging and facilitating individual activity preferences.
• Planning and encouraging social interaction through individual and group activities.
• Coordinating and providing one to one visitation for those residents in need.
• Maintaining complete records of resident activities.
• Supervising volunteer activity.
• Helping prepare newsletter, calendars, photo albums, etc. as directed.
• Committee responsibilities as assigned.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be either a Recreational Therapist or a Certified Activities Director.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.
• Computer knowledge and typing skills.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 25 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Requirements

Must be either a Recreational Therapist or a Certified Activities Director

Benefits

We offer competitive pay along with Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k, Disability, Cancer, etc.

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