Do you have a passion for garden design and the geriatric population? Then a career at The Paramount at Somers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center may be for you.

We are looking for a Therapeutic Horticulture Program Instructor/Recreational Leader, whose primary responsibility is to develop, prepare and facilitate therapeutic horticulture programs for the geriatric population.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Develops, prepares, and delivers quality, engaging therapeutic horticulture programs.

Provides nature-focused activities that coordinates with Recreation and the Rehabilitation departments.

Create vegetable, herb, and flower gardens. Fertilize, water, control weeds, prune, and propagate plants.

Create and maintain onsite seeding, planting and greenhouses.

Assists with creating, procuring and maintaining program supplies.

Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed; informs Residents of safety practices and routinely monitors to enforce them. Adapts or modifies work methods to reduce hazards.

Strong organizational, therapeutic, educational and horticultural skills with demonstrated knowledge of plants and plant management practices and the ability to successfully adapt to diverse conditions and participant abilities. Prior experience working with geriatric population preferred.

Certification in Horticulture Therapy preferred or an equivalent combination of skills, education and experience.

Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral/written) and computer literate.

Ability to stand and move about for extended periods of time, 50 - 80% or more of a typical workday is standing on feet (e.g., extensive standing, walking, reaching and stooping). Able to lift up to (30) pounds (i.e., load, unload and move supplies and equipment).

Ability to work exposed to outside weather conditions often and as needed. Must be able to work in high heat/humidity. 

Shift Needs:Full-Time