- Assists in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activity programs of the facility.
- Participates in planned community activities (outings) related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the residents.
- Coordinates and plans events including scheduling, room reservations, catering requests, room setup, and technical requirements.
- Provides ongoing activities (group and self directed) throughout scheduled workday.
- Ensures that external performers, entertainers, meetings, and events that are scheduled on campus align with strategic vision of the community, under the direction of the Arts Administrator.
- Ensures that residents are offered a variety of activities that promote social, spiritual, physical, and cognitive functioning and are given the choice of attendance.
Experience :
- Minimum one (1) year of Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent experience (through volunteer work, internship, or paid experience) preferably with geriatric residents in a long term care setting.
- Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation, BS or BA preferred, or equivalent experience (through volunteer work, internship, or paid experience) preferably with geriatric residents in a long term care setting.
Specific Requirements :
- Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.
Today is a new day. At Asbury we’re filling it with more laughter, more possibilities, more ways to give back, all backed by support for whatever life brings your way. We are an organization with a mindset to help others, a place where seniors continue to teach, learn, and grow.
Come join our team that continues the legacy of serving the seniors of Montgomery County, MD and surrounding communities.
For the ninth year in a row, Asbury has earned the Great Place to Work® designation — a reflection of our people-first culture and the trust our team members place in us. We don’t just hear employee feedback — we act on it.
Schedule & Compensation
- Full Time, 40 hours weekly
- M-F 9:00am-5:30pm (flexible); evening shifts due to events as needed
- $50,000-54,000/annually
Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-TB1