Activities Director, Therapeutic Recreation

Job overview

The Activities Director, Therapeutic Recreation role is onsite in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Compensation is not specified. Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation provides resident care and rehabilitation services at its Los Alamos center. The director plans and delivers individualized activity and leisure programs to address residents’ social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational, and physical needs. The role assesses preferences and participation, documents progress, and coordinates programs with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and the community.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs
• assess resident interests and needs
• complete activity assessments and care-plan documentation
• prepare and post monthly activity calendars
• monitor and document participation and changes in condition
• plan community activities
• support group and individual leisure pursuits and resident council meetings
• coordinate volunteers
• assist with staff education
• participate in budget planning and provide monthly reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

activities director

therapeutic recreation

los alamos nm

los alamos wellness & rehabilitation

full-time

onsite

resident activities

care planning

activity programming

volunteer program

long-term care

recreation therapy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• dental, health, life, and vision insurance.

Why this role

Requires Certified Activity Director accreditation or completion of a state-approved training course, a bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or a related area, and relevant long-term-care and social/recreational programming experience. Full-time benefits include insurance and 401(k).

About the employer

Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.