Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive recreation assessment and documentation on an initial, quarterly and
• annual basis for residents/patient caseload.
• Responsible that all recreation state time regulated processes are completed- including but not limited to MDS, RAPS and daily documentation on each resident
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning process.
• Facilitates recreation programs that address the physical, cognitive, creative, emotional, spiritual, or social needs of the resident/patient population in individual and group formats.
• Ensures each service level has developed and implements a monthly Recreation calendars which are posted/delivered to:

• Individual resident apartments and patient rooms
• Recreation room/ common areas as designated . Large calendar posted in each wing’s corridor
• Adapt print size as needed per resident request.

• Ensures that training is complete with all new staff members and volunteers
• Provides supervision of Recreation Assistants and volunteers
• Oversees Recreation Department functions
• Maintains inventory of recreation supplies and procures additional supplies as needed
• Maintains statistical record keeping(Rate of participation, activities trackers)
• Guides and coordinates departmental quality improvement in the following areas:

• Staff training and education
• Program Development

• Participates in weekly Department Head meetings, all administrative meetings as required.
• Facilitates in coordination with social worker monthly Resident Council meetings according to resident wishes and facility procedure
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent. Prefer college BA/BS degree. At least two years of relevant experience
• Must be in good mental and physical condition and willing to work with residents
• Must have an understanding of the holistic recreational needs of the residents
• Must have the ability to plan and organize activities geared to needs of all residents
• Completion of the facility’s Alzheimer’s Training Course
• Must have a working knowledge of the specialized needs of the dementia residents

Benefits:

• A great place to work with competitive wages
• Full benefits package starting at 30 hours/ week
• Life insurance
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing, in house education and advancement opportunities for re-certification
• Discounted child care at SALMON Center for Early Education in Natick
• Generous paid time off
• 401 (k) plan with company match
• On campus, reduced cost dining
• Short and Long term company paid disability insurance
• Employee Referral plan

Apply:

We want to get to know you! Please complete our online application and submit your resume for immediate consideration.

The Willows Premier Retirement Community for Active Adults at Westborough offers residents gracious and spacious living with a variety of apartment styles and sizes and delicious meals, combined with a wide range of great services and amenities. The maintenance-free lifestyle allows independence and the time to pursue hobbies and interests, make new friends and enjoy having family and old friends over. Choose how and when to participate each day; the options are yours. SALMON Health and Retirement’s Westborough campus also features Whitney Place and Whitney Suites Assisted Living and Memory Care, offering studio and one-bedroom apartments; and Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, a 152-bed location with an interdisciplinary approach to comprehensive restorative and medical care.

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