Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing is Hiring a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/Activities Director!

At Powder Springs Center, the care we provide for our patients is matched by the care we provide for our care providers. We treat everyone in our facility as family, because that’s how we view everyone under our roof.

Some of the Benefits of working at Powder Springs Center include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule

JOB SUMMARY:

The CTRS Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Provides group and one-to-one therapeutic recreation to all residents including those with Alzheimer Disease and other dementia-related disorders. Monitors performance of Senior Therapeutic Recreation Assistants, Therapeutic Recreation Assistant and Transporters. Provides training when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the therapeutic recreation programs by assisting residents during group activities, following the activity schedule, and providing assistance with transportation for residents during recreation activities.

• Maintains documentation in a neat and legible manner and meets established department deadlines for recording documentation.

• Deals appropriately with the special needs of residents and their families.

• plans, organizes and assists residents in field trips on a monthly basis.

• Assists Manager in overseeing the work of Senior Therapeutic Recreation Assistants.

• Assists Manager in training of department staff and attends necessary meetings.

Abilities required

• Friendly, outgoing, positive personality;

• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels

of the work group, residents, families and volunteers.

• Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.

• Demonstrates leadership abilities.

• Knowledge of documentation such as initial assessments, MDS, RAPS, progressive notes and

care plans

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist preferred