Top 6 Recreation therapists Jobs in Canton, Oh

Activities Director
Blossom Care Center —Akron, OH
- From $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Skilled nursing facility
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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General Activities Therapist 2
State of Ohio - Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility —Massillon, OH
- $22.59 - $26.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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General Activities Therapist 2 - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare - PN 20048037
State of Ohio - Behavioral Health - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare —Massillon, OH
- $22.59 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Art Therapist
Akron Children's Hospital —Akron, OH
- Part-time
- Adults
- LPC
- Inpatient
Activities Director Social Services Director
The Pavilion at Canal Fulton for Nursing and Rehabilitation —Canal Fulton, OH
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Management
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Activities Director

Blossom Care Center
Akron, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
From $20 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Recreation therapy
CPR Certification
Teamwork
Employee relationship building
Assisting with ADLs
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification

Full Job Description

Blossom Care Center is a Skilled Nursing Facility searching for an Activities Director!

Job Duties:

Plan, create, and implement meaningful and engaging facility activities for the residents
Design programs to encourage socialization, entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, as well as improve daily living skills
Create systems to ensure that residents and families are informed about activities in the facility
Engage in one-on-one visits, care plan meetings, and assessments as needed
Keep accurate records of activities, attendance, and calendars
Recruit, organize, coordinate volunteers for activities
Create, implement, and supervise processes to conduct meetings with residents and/or families as needed
Implement hobbies, arts and crafts, and other activities with appropriate material to engage residents
Plan and arrange transportation for activities to other locales as necessary
Maintain up-to-date notes relating to activities provided to residents
Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents and interact with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
Maintain a good relationship built on communication and teamwork with members from other departments within the facility to promote activities
Oversee the work of Activities Assistant(s) to accomplish the responsibilities of this position
Regularly meets with Activities Assistant(s) to review activities and progress as well as plan future activities
Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities
Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program
Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional who is licensed and registered by the State
Certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body
Current first aid and CPR certification

Supervisory Responsibility

The Activities Director provides oversight to the Activities Assistant(s). The position also requires communication with and oversight of nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and programs are implemented correctly.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. Although this is generally a Monday through Friday position, there will be scheduled times of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and lift as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Signature Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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