What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Therapy Manager position at Burcham Hills Foundation?
Burcham Hills is an upscale senior living retirement community located in the backyard of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. We currently have a vacancy for a Recreation Therapist Manager to work a Full Time schedule.
Join our dynamic in-house Recreation Therapy team at Burcham Hills. We are looking for an energetic, qualified Recreation Assistant to engage residents in meaningful group and one to one recreation opportunities.
In the Recreation Therapist Manager Position you will help facilitate the residential neighborhood’s daily recreation and activity program to meet the specific needs of each of the residents. Ensure residents’ lives are maintained and enriched to the fullest extent possible by leading both group and one-to-one activities. Provide assistance in planning, directing and evaluating the ongoing life recreation program.
If you like to smile, enjoy providing exceptional hospitality, and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you!
Qualifications
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Join our dynamic in-house Recreation Therapy team at Burcham Hills. We are looking for an energetic, qualified Recreation Assistant to engage residents in meaningful group and one to one recreation opportunities.
In the Recreation Therapist Manager Position you will help facilitate the residential neighborhood’s daily recreation and activity program to meet the specific needs of each of the residents. Ensure residents’ lives are maintained and enriched to the fullest extent possible by leading both group and one-to-one activities. Provide assistance in planning, directing and evaluating the ongoing life recreation program.
If you like to smile, enjoy providing exceptional hospitality, and want to work in a fun and rewarding environment where you are positively affecting the lives of seniors, we want to hear from you!
Qualifications
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is preferred.
- Coursework in various aspects of eldercare, recreation, event planning or related subjects is required.
- Experience working with geriatrics in a long-term care, assisted living or other related residential health care setting. Demonstrate understanding, patience, tact, respect and courtesy in dealing with resident/client’s, family and visitors.
- Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written and oral instructions in English.
- Ability to obtain chauffer’s driver’s license.
- Excellent driving record.
- Senior advocacy
- Rewarding hospitality driven environment
- Growth opportunities
- Diverse culture
- Open door atmosphere
- Option to be paid daily
- Discounted employee meals
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Program to all employees
- Eligible for benefits as of the 31st day of employment if Full Time
- Tuition Reimbursement programs available
- Employee recognition programs
- Beautiful, resort-like campus on 38 acres
- Join an exceptional team!
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