Education and Experience:
High School diploma, plus three (3) years of work experience providing recreational or therapeutic programs. 
 
Licenses and Certifications:
Therapeutic Recreation certification within one (1) year of employment. 
 
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of social, educational, therapeutic, and recreational activities.
 
Proven ability to facilitate recreational and therapeutic programs. 
 
Proven ability to engage residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease in basic, short-term group activities.
 
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with residents, families of residents, colleagues, and supervisors. 
 
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of a computer, including the use of a Smart TV, iPad, sound system, rhythm instruments, unit alarm systems, and office-related equipment. 
 
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally. 
 
Demonstrated ability to perform the physical aspects of the position, including transporting residents (ambulatory or in wheelchairs) to various locations inside the facility or on outings.
Examination: 100% Training & Experience Assessment 
The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made. 

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