Recreation Activity Coordinator

Job Title

Therapist Recreation Specialist

Pine Ridge has been a leader in Healthcare since opening its doors in 2014. We are a 111-bed Skilled Nursing Facility that is Medicare and Medicaid Certified. The facility sits on Hansen Care Park's beautiful, wooded property- 33 private rooms and 39 semi-private rooms, spacious shower and restroom facilities, beauty salon and barber shop services, gorgeous wooded views and walking paths, state of the art rehabilitation areas for those who need physical, occupational or speech therapy and cozy places to relax throughout the facility. We provide care for individuals who may require a variety of medical services including Short-term Rehabilitation, Long-term Care 24 Hour Skilled Nursing, Hospice and Respite Care, Restorative Care and Certified Wound Care. Pine Ridge is an overall 5 Star CMS rated facility and we work to ensure all disciplines, patients and families are engaged in planning of care for our patients.

We strive to maintain a safe, open and family like working environment.

Scope of Work

Planning, implementing/conducting and evaluating appropriate activity opportunities for patients. Supports the health care team in promoting therapeutic services and/or programs. Conducting/implementing community and hospital based programs or special events as designated.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 60 Days

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree in recreational therapy or related degree
• 1 year of relevant experience working with the geriatric population and in the long term care setting
• 1 year of relevant experience program planning and development
• Familiarity with music, crafts, exercise and group leadership

• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Certified (CTRS) - NCTRC National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification Upon Hire

Hours of work are variable, with every third weekend shift.