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EPIC Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains is a BEAUTIFUL 160-bed NEW skilled nursing & rehabilitation center opened in 2020 in the heart of White Plains. Come join a family of facilities in New York State. Intrinsic to each facility in the EPIC portfolio are the words “Rehabilitation & Healthcare”, as our overriding goal is to rehabilitate patients and successfully return them to their lives. For those who have come to reside permanently, we aim to create the best possible environment while optimizing their quality of life. The Director of Recreation and Volunteers:

• Responsible for directing, implementing, evaluating, developing, and overall organization of the Recreation dept. including planning & coordinating a purposeful, diversified Recreation program appropriate to the needs, interests, physical and mental capabilities of the residents
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs
• Develop and implement a monthly calendar of Recreation programs
• Involve residents and families in planning activity programs as much as possible
• Coordinate with other departments and services as necessary
• Ensure residents are evaluated upon admission regarding interests and abilities that individual care plans are formulated for each resident, and progress notes are written at least quarterly
• Serve as a facility advisor to the Resident Council
• Keep abreast of current regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes
• Meet with Recreation department staff on a regularly scheduled basis to discuss department concerns, policies, plans, changes, etc. and to solicit staff involvement in planning and evaluation of Recreation programs

• Minimum of Associates Degree
• Therapeutic recreation specialist or is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body; or has completed a training course approved by the State
• Qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, not required but huge plus
• Has at least 2 yrs of exp. in a full-time position in resident Recreation programming in a healthcare setting
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, volunteers, governmental agencies/personnel, and the general public