MP Recreation Professional

# MP Recreation Professional MANCHESTER, IA 52057## Overview Salary Range $16.00 - $25.00

Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Any Education  Level None Travel  Percentage None Category Health  Care## Description
** Good Neighbor Society
**** Marietta's Place - Recreation Professional
**** Marietta's Place Assisted Living Memory Care**- Recreation Professional**| Primarily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM*
* * Schedule flexibility required based on resident programming, special events, and community activities.*## Position Summary The Recreation Professional is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing engaging activities and life enrichment programs designed to support the emotional, physical, social, and cognitive well-being of residents living with dementia. This individual will create meaningful opportunities that promote joy, purpose, dignity, and connection while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, creative, and highly organized, with strong computer skills and a genuine passion for helping others.## Essential Responsibilities
* Develop and lead daily, weekly, and monthly activity programs tailored to the unique needs of residents living with dementia.
* Create engaging opportunities that promote physical wellness, social interaction, emotional well-being, and cognitive stimulation.
* Plan and coordinate special events, holiday celebrations, community outings, volunteer involvement, and family engagement activities.
* Utilize technology and software programs to create calendars, newsletters, activity documentation, and resident engagement materials.
* Build meaningful relationships with residents and families to understand individual interests, life histories, and preferences.
* Adapt programming to meet residents where they are in their dementia journey.
* Collaborate with nursing, caregiving, and leadership teams to ensure a holistic approach to resident care.
* Maintain activity supplies, program records, and required documentation.
* Assist with transportation and participation in community events as needed.
* Serve as a positive ambassador for Marietta's Place and its mission of person-centered memory care.#### Qualifications## Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Human Services, Healthcare, Education, or a related field preferred.
* Experience working with older adults, dementia care, assisted living, healthcare, or recreation programming preferred.
* Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to think creatively and develop innovative engagement opportunities.
* Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy when supporting individuals experiencing memory loss.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
* Valid driver's license preferred.## What We're Looking For
* A passion for serving older adults and enhancing their quality of life.
* Creativity and enthusiasm for creating meaningful and memorable experiences.
* Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
* A positive attitude and flexible approach to programming and scheduling.
* A genuine desire to help residents experience joy, purpose, and connection every day.
* The ability to build trusting relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and team members.## General Requirements Must be able to fulfill the expectations outlined in the Good Neighbor Society Employee Handbook, including but not limited to:
* Work in a safety-conscious manner that promotes the well-being of residents, visitors, and team members. Report safety concerns, hazards, or incidents promptly to a supervisor.
* Comply with all organizational policies and procedures, as well as applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
* Adhere to the organization's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
* Interact in a respectful, compassionate, and professional manner with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers to promote a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment.
* Maintain dependable attendance and adhere to established standards of professionalism, cleanliness, grooming, and dress code.
* Support and uphold equal employment opportunity principles in all business activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, veteran…