An associate degree from an accredited college or university or satisfactory completion of two years of college, with major work in social work, nursing, psychology, gerontology or therapeutic recreation or related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with an adult population may be considered.
Has a basic understanding of Alzheimer's and other dementia-related diseases is essential.
Basic typing skills and computer knowledge
Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Publisher and creative software.
Must be capable of using up to 50 pounds occasionally while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, climb stairs and/or stepladders, push wheelchairs, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch, reach with hands arms, balance, lift and perform medium to the maximum transfer assists with residents.
Required to work weekends and holidays, as assigned.
May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
Background, criminal and drug test required.
Could be asked to submit to random drug test during employment.
