About this role
POSITION SUMMARY: Recreation Therapists are responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, outcomes-based recreation therapy program tailored to the goals as outlined in the care plan process that meet the needs of the frail elderly.
MISSION : Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Supports the Recreation Therapy team in completing initial assessments, formulating the initial care plan, supporting appropriate 6 - month documentation, and annual assessments. Daily documentation as assigned by the Recreation Therapy and Wellness Manager
- Develops engaging programs by consistently monitoring the diversity of the participants served and their interests/needs
- Drives the Recreation Therapy Wellness calendar based upon those interests/needs as identified in the initial care plans, assessments, and participant feedback
- Ability to provide recreation therapy co-treatments and strategies such as Leisure Education and Leisure Counseling to other program departments
- Provides training and programmatic feedback to Recreation/Wellness Assistants
- Leads and/or assists in large groups, small groups one-on-ones, and individual activities (exercise, arts and crafts, games, current events, sensory, etc.) with enthusiasm and purpose
- Assists in the organizing of special events
- Assists with preparing and cleaning up after activities
- Attends any other meetings regarding participant care as assigned by the Recreation Therapy and Wellness Manager
- Assists in the ordering of supplies for the department as requested and maintains equipment in good condition
- Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families
- Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions
- Other duties as requested/assigned
Qualifications
- BS Degree in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation required
- CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) required
- One year of health care experience with a geriatric population
- Minimum 2 years solid program development and implementation preferred
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, and techniques of Recreation Therapy
- Solid background in the care plan process doing assessments, identifying potential problem areas, developing subsequent goals and objectives
- Possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work closely with other departments to provide recreation therapy co-treatments/ interventions as needed
- Demonstrates effective conflict management skills during situations with clients, co-workers and family members while maintaining professionalism. Must be able to effectively enforce rules and regulations at all times
- Must be a flexible team player able to identify challenges and recommend resolutions
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, meeting all deadlines
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers
We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time,part-time,or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.