Recreation Lead

* EXCELLENT BENEFITS
* ELIGIBLE FOR AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER DATE OF HIRE *

• Full-Time Flex Shifts
• 9am-5pm /12pm-8pm

Amazing opportunity to work in a BEAUTIFUL setting in the rolling hills of North Salem with a
* TOP Rated* Facility in Westchester County known for providing the highest quality care and resident experience. Waterview Hills Campus is home to Waterview Hills and Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare:
Two facilities committed to providing outstanding Subacute Rehab and Long-Term Skilled Nursing Care. Together, these facilities offer patients the best rehab and nursing care they can obtain after their hospital discharge.

• The Recreation Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading therapeutic recreational activities for residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• This role supports residents’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being by implementing engaging programs that enhance quality of life.
• The Recreation Lead works closely with nursing staff, therapy teams, and families to ensure activities are appropriate to residents’ abilities, care plans, and individual interests.
• The position requires strong leadership, compassion, creativity, and knowledge of senior care environments, including dementia-sensitive programming and safety protocols.
• Recreation Lead plans and leads daily recreational and therapeutic activities for residents
• Adapt programs to meet physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
• Supervise group and one-on-one activities, including memory care programming
• Recreation Lead ensures resident safety and follow facility policies and care plans
• Document participation and progress in accordance with regulations
• Collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to support resident goals
• Prepare activity materials and maintain organized activity spaces
• Encourage socialization and promote resident engagement

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in Recreation Therapy, Gerontology, or related field preferred
• Previous experience in long‑term care, skilled nursing, or senior services preferred
• Knowledge of dementia care and age‑appropriate programming
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to adapt activities to residents’ physical and cognitive abilities
• Compassionate, patient, and resident‑centered approach
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends or holidays
• Previous experience with geriatric patients is desirable.
• Must have a sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and handicapped.
• Must utilize good judgment in emergency situations.
• Must possess a spirit of cooperation and enthusiasm in order to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and growth.
• Must be able to communicate well verbally with residents, families and staff.
• Treat residents and fellow staff with respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED
  ; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

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